SA330 Puma vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
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Specifications
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SA330 Puma |
UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" |
| Origin country |
🇫🇷 France |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Aérospatiale |
Bell |
| First flight |
15 April 1965 |
22 October 1956 |
| Year introduced |
1968 |
1959 |
| Number produced |
697 units |
16000 units |
| Average unit price |
$2 million |
$1.3 million |
| Wingspan |
15.0 m |
14.6 m |
| Height |
5.1 m |
4.5 m |
| Length |
18.2 m |
12.7 m |
| Maximum speed |
257 km/h |
222 km/h |
| Operational range |
580 km |
510 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,800 m |
5,910 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
7,000 kg |
4,309 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,536 kg |
2,087 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,175 kW
|
1 x 820 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the SA330 Puma or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The SA330 Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 257 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SA330 Puma or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The SA330 Puma has a longer range at 580 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the SA330 Puma 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 SA330 Puma's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA330 Puma or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The SA330 Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the SA330 Puma or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The SA330 Puma is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the SA330 Puma or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The SA330 Puma is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the SA330 Puma or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 9 years before the SA330 Puma which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SA330 Puma or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 697 units of the SA330 Puma.
