Mi-38 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

The Mi-38 and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kazan and Bell respectively. Top speed is 300 km/h for the Mi-38 vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Mi-38 has an operational range of 880 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 5,100 m for the Mi-38. At 15,600 kg MTOW, the Mi-38 is 3.6x the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg. The Mi-38 has been produced in 13 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 47 years before the Mi-38 (1956 vs 2003).

Russian multi-purpose helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, primarily used for passenger and cargo transport tasks.
Kazan Mi-38 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kazan
First flight 22 December 2003
Year introduced 2019
Number produced 13 units
Average unit price $-- million
American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations.
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 16000 units
Average unit price $1.3 million
Wingspan 21.1 m â—‰
Height 5.1 m â—‰
Length 19.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h â—‰
Operational range 880 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,600 kg â—‰
Empty weight 8,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,059 kW â—‰
Wingspan 14.6 m â—‰
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 12.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 222 km/h â—‰
Operational range 510 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,910 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,309 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,087 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 820 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-38 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-38 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-38 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-38 has a longer range at 880 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-38 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-38's 5,100 meters (16,732 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-38 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-38 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,600 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-38 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-38 is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-38 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 60 years before the Mi-38 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-38 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 13 units of the Mi-38.