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SA321 Super Frelon vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

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Specifications
SA321 Super Frelon UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale Bell
First flight 7 December 1962 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1966 1959
Number produced 110 units 16000 units
Average unit price $3.5 million $1.3 million
Wingspan 18.9 m 14.6 m
Height 6.7 m 4.5 m
Length 23.0 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 275 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 1,020 km 510 km
Service ceiling 3,100 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 6,865 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 3 x 385 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Overview

The SA321 Super Frelon and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 275 km/h for the SA321 Super Frelon vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The SA321 Super Frelon has an operational range of 1,020 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 3,100 m for the SA321 Super Frelon. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the SA321 Super Frelon is 3.0x the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.

The SA321 Super Frelon has been produced in 110 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $3.5M for the SA321 Super Frelon vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 6 years before the SA321 Super Frelon (1956 vs 1962).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SA321 Super Frelon or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The SA321 Super Frelon is faster with a maximum speed of 275 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SA321 Super Frelon or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the SA321 Super Frelon 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 SA321 Super Frelon's 3,100 meters (10,170 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA321 Super Frelon or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the SA321 Super Frelon or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The SA321 Super Frelon is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the SA321 Super Frelon or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The SA321 Super Frelon is more expensive at approximately $3.5 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the SA321 Super Frelon or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 7 years before the SA321 Super Frelon which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SA321 Super Frelon or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 110 units of the SA321 Super Frelon.