SH-3 Sea King vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
The SH-3 Sea King and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Bell respectively. Top speed is 267 km/h for the SH-3 Sea King vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The SH-3 Sea King has an operational range of 1,005 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 4,481 m for the SH-3 Sea King. At 10,002 kg MTOW, the SH-3 Sea King is 2.3x the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg. The SH-3 Sea King has been produced in 1,300 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $25M for the SH-3 Sea King vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 3 years before the SH-3 Sea King (1956 vs 1959).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 11 March 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 1300 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 19.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 267 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,005 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,481 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,002 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,382 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,044 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 510 km â—‰ |
| 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 SH-3 Sea King or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The SH-3 Sea King is faster with a maximum speed of 267 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SH-3 Sea King or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The SH-3 Sea King has a longer range at 1,005 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the SH-3 Sea King 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 SH-3 Sea King's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the SH-3 Sea King or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The SH-3 Sea King has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,002 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the SH-3 Sea King or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The SH-3 Sea King is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the SH-3 Sea King or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The SH-3 Sea King is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the SH-3 Sea King or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 2 years before the SH-3 Sea King which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SH-3 Sea King 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 SH-3 Sea King.