SA315 Alouette II vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
| French light helicopter, renowned for its high-altitude service in the Himalayas during the 1960s and subsequent global deployments. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 12 March 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1957 |
| Number produced | 1300 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | -- m |
| Height | 2.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 2,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 895 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 343 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 14.6 m |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h |
| Operational range | 510 km |
| Service ceiling | 5,910 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,309 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,087 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 820 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the SA315 Alouette II or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 0 km/h, a difference of 222 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SA315 Alouette II or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the SA315 Alouette II 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 SA315 Alouette II's 2,300 meters (7,545 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA315 Alouette II or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the SA315 Alouette II or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 9.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the SA315 Alouette II or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The SA315 Alouette II entered service first in 1957, 2 years before the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SA315 Alouette II or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 1,300 units of the SA315 Alouette II.