Oryx vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Overview
The Oryx and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Atlas and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 306 km/h for the Oryx vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Oryx has an operational range of 303 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Oryx operates at altitudes up to 7,162 m compared to 5,910 m for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey".
The Oryx has been produced in 50 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 30 years before the Oryx (1956 vs 1986).
| South African medium-sized utility helicopter, developed in the 1980s and introduced in the early 1990s, used primarily for transport, search and rescue, and peacekeeping operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Atlas |
| First flight | 1 January 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 50 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 | 191.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 306 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 303 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,162 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 700 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 Oryx or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Oryx is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 84 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Oryx or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the Oryx's 303 km.
Which can fly higher, the Oryx or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Oryx has a higher service ceiling at 7,162 meters (23,497 ft) compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 5,910 meters (19,389 ft).
Which is heavier, the Oryx or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Oryx has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the Oryx or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Oryx is longer at 15.4 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Oryx or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 28 years before the Oryx which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Oryx or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 50 units of the Oryx.