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OH-58 Kiowa vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

OH-58 Kiowa vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at a glance — top speed 240 vs 222 km/h, range 260 vs 510 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 4,309 kg, built 2,325 vs 16,000 units.

Bell OH-58 Kiowa military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OH-58 Kiowa
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Specifications
OH-58 Kiowa UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bell
First flight 8 December 1962 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1969 1959
Number produced 2325 units 16000 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 14.6 m
Height 3.9 m 4.5 m
Length 12.9 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 260 km 510 km
Service ceiling 4,575 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 1 x 820 kW
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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.