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SA 315B Lama vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

SA 315B Lama vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at a glance — top speed 192 vs 222 km/h, range 515 vs 510 km, max takeoff weight 2,300 vs 4,309 kg, built 400 vs 16,000 units.

Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA 315B Lama
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Specifications
SA 315B Lama UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale Bell
First flight 17 March 1969 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1971 1959
Number produced 400 units 16000 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wing area 95.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 14.6 m
Height 3.1 m 4.5 m
Length 10.2 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 192 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 515 km 510 km
Service ceiling 5,400 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,300 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 1,021 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 1 x 649 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SA 315B Lama or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the SA 315B Lama's 192 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SA 315B Lama or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The SA 315B Lama has a longer range at 515 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the SA 315B Lama 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 SA 315B Lama's 5,400 meters (17,716 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA 315B Lama or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the SA 315B Lama's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the SA 315B Lama or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the SA 315B Lama's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the SA 315B Lama or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 12 years before the SA 315B Lama which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SA 315B Lama or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 400 units of the SA 315B Lama.