OH-58 Kiowa vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Overview
The OH-58 Kiowa and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 240 km/h for the OH-58 Kiowa vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The OH-58 Kiowa has an operational range of 260 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 4,575 m for the OH-58 Kiowa.
The OH-58 Kiowa has been produced in 2,325 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 6 years before the OH-58 Kiowa (1956 vs 1962).
| American single-engine single-rotor military helicopter, introduced in the late 1960s, used for observation, utility, and direct fire support. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 8 December 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 2325 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 |
| Wing area | 89.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 260 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,575 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,495 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,737 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 485 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The OH-58 Kiowa is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 260 km.
Which can fly higher, the OH-58 Kiowa 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 OH-58 Kiowa's 4,575 meters (15,009 ft).
Which is heavier, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The OH-58 Kiowa is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 10 years before the OH-58 Kiowa which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OH-58 Kiowa or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 2,325 units of the OH-58 Kiowa.