S-92 Superhawk vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
The S-92 Superhawk and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Bell respectively. Top speed is 306 km/h for the S-92 Superhawk vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The S-92 Superhawk has an operational range of 850 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 4,267 m for the S-92 Superhawk. The S-92 Superhawk has been produced in 300 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $32M for the S-92 Superhawk vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 42 years before the S-92 Superhawk (1956 vs 1998).
| American civilian utility and military helicopter, known for significant use in search-and-rescue missions worldwide since the 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 23 December 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $32 million |
| 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 | 17.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 306 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 850 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m |
| Length | 12.7 m |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 510 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,910 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,309 kg |
| Empty weight | 2,087 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 820 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the S-92 Superhawk or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The S-92 Superhawk 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 S-92 Superhawk or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The S-92 Superhawk has a longer range at 850 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-92 Superhawk 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-92 Superhawk's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-92 Superhawk or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the S-92 Superhawk or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the S-92 Superhawk or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The S-92 Superhawk is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the S-92 Superhawk or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 45 years before the S-92 Superhawk which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-92 Superhawk or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 300 units of the S-92 Superhawk.