SA 315B Lama vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Overview
The SA 315B Lama and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 192 km/h for the SA 315B Lama vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The SA 315B Lama has an operational range of 515 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 5,400 m for the SA 315B Lama.
The SA 315B Lama has been produced in 400 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 13 years before the SA 315B Lama (1956 vs 1969).
| French single-engined utility helicopter, developed in the late 1960s and introduced in the early 1970s, designed specifically for exceptional high-altitude operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 17 March 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 400 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 | 95.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 192 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 515 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,021 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 649 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 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.