S-76 Spirit vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
The S-76 Spirit and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Bell respectively. Top speed is 287 km/h for the S-76 Spirit vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The S-76 Spirit has an operational range of 761 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 4,206 m for the S-76 Spirit. The S-76 Spirit has been produced in 875 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 21 years before the S-76 Spirit (1956 vs 1977).
| American medium-size commercial utility helicopter, commonly used in civil, transport and search and rescue services since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 13 March 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 875 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 |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 761 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,206 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,307 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,177 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 344 kW ◉ |
| 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 S-76 Spirit or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The S-76 Spirit is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S-76 Spirit or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The S-76 Spirit has a longer range at 761 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-76 Spirit 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 S-76 Spirit's 4,206 meters (13,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-76 Spirit or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The S-76 Spirit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,307 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the S-76 Spirit or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The S-76 Spirit is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the S-76 Spirit or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 20 years before the S-76 Spirit which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-76 Spirit or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 875 units of the S-76 Spirit.