OH-6 Cayuse vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Overview
The OH-6 Cayuse and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Hughes Helicopters and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 240 km/h for the OH-6 Cayuse vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The OH-6 Cayuse has an operational range of 610 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 4,800 m for the OH-6 Cayuse. At 4,309 kg MTOW, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is 3.5x the OH-6 Cayuse's 1,225 kg.
The OH-6 Cayuse has been produced in 1,422 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 7 years before the OH-6 Cayuse (1956 vs 1963).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes Helicopters |
| First flight | 27 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 1422 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 | 50.6 m² |
| Wingspan | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 610 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,225 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 557 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 236 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the OH-6 Cayuse or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The OH-6 Cayuse 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-6 Cayuse or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The OH-6 Cayuse has a longer range at 610 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the OH-6 Cayuse 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-6 Cayuse's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the OH-6 Cayuse or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 1,225 kg.
Which is larger, the OH-6 Cayuse or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the OH-6 Cayuse or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 7 years before the OH-6 Cayuse which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OH-6 Cayuse or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 1,422 units of the OH-6 Cayuse.