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Mi-35M vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

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Specifications
Mi-35M UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Bell
First flight 19 September 1969 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1972 1959
Number produced N/A 16000 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wing area 227.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 17.2 m 14.6 m
Height 6.5 m 4.5 m
Length 17.5 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 320 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 450 km 510 km
Service ceiling 5,750 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 8,500 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,790 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Overview

The Mi-35M and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 320 km/h for the Mi-35M vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Mi-35M has an operational range of 450 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" operates at altitudes up to 5,910 m compared to 5,750 m for the Mi-35M. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-35M is 2.8x the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.

The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 13 years before the Mi-35M (1956 vs 1969).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-35M or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-35M is faster with a maximum speed of 320 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 98 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-35M or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the Mi-35M's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-35M or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the Mi-35M's 5,750 meters (18,864 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-35M or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-35M has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-35M or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-35M is longer at 17.5 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-35M or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 13 years before the Mi-35M which entered service in 1972.