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SH-3 Sea King vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

SH-3 Sea King vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at a glance — top speed 267 vs 222 km/h, range 1,005 vs 510 km, max takeoff weight 10,002 vs 4,309 kg, built 1,300 vs 16,000 units.

Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-3 Sea King
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Specifications
SH-3 Sea King UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Bell
First flight 11 March 1959 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1961 1959
Number produced 1300 units 16000 units
Average unit price $25 million $1.3 million
Wingspan 19.0 m 14.6 m
Height 5.1 m 4.5 m
Length 16.7 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 267 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 1,005 km 510 km
Service ceiling 4,481 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,002 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 5,382 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,044 kW 1 x 820 kW
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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.