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Mi-6 Hook vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

Mil Mi-6 Hook military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-6 Hook
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
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Specifications
Mi-6 Hook UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Bell
First flight 5 June 1957 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1959 1959
Number produced 500 units 16000 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wing area 962.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 35.0 m 14.6 m
Height 9.2 m 4.5 m
Length 33.2 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 970 km 510 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 44,000 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,100 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Overview

The Mi-6 Hook and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Mi-6 Hook vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Mi-6 Hook has an operational range of 970 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 4,500 m for the Mi-6 Hook. At 44,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-6 Hook is 10:1 the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.

The Mi-6 Hook has been produced in 500 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 1 years before the Mi-6 Hook (1956 vs 1957).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-6 Hook or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-6 Hook 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-6 Hook or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-6 Hook has a longer range at 970 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-6 Hook 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-6 Hook's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-6 Hook or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-6 Hook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 44,000 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-6 Hook or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-6 Hook is longer at 33.2 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-6 Hook or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 0 years before the Mi-6 Hook which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-6 Hook or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 500 units of the Mi-6 Hook.