Mi-38 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Overview
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. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kazan |
| First flight | 22 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 13 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations. | |
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| 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 ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 880 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,030 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 510 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,910 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,309 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,087 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 820 kW ◉ |
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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.