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SA340 Gazelle vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

SA340 Gazelle vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at a glance — top speed 310 vs 222 km/h, range 361 vs 510 km, max takeoff weight 2,100 vs 4,309 kg, built 1,775 vs 16,000 units.

Aérospatiale SA340 Gazelle military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA340 Gazelle
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Specifications
SA340 Gazelle UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale Bell
First flight 7 April 1967 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1971 1959
Number produced 1775 units 16000 units
Average unit price $1.7 million $1.3 million
Wingspan 10.5 m 14.6 m
Height 3.2 m 4.5 m
Length 11.9 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 361 km 510 km
Service ceiling 4,450 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,100 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 1,009 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 1 x 650 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SA340 Gazelle or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The SA340 Gazelle is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SA340 Gazelle or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 361 km.
Which can fly higher, the SA340 Gazelle 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 SA340 Gazelle's 4,450 meters (14,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA340 Gazelle or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 2,100 kg.
Which is larger, the SA340 Gazelle or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 11.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the SA340 Gazelle or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The SA340 Gazelle is more expensive at approximately $1.7 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the SA340 Gazelle or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 12 years before the SA340 Gazelle which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SA340 Gazelle or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 1,775 units of the SA340 Gazelle.