EC665 Tiger vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Overview
The EC665 Tiger and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Eurocopter and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 315 km/h for the EC665 Tiger vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The EC665 Tiger has an operational range of 800 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 2,000 m for the EC665 Tiger.
The EC665 Tiger has been produced in 180 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $36M for the EC665 Tiger vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 35 years before the EC665 Tiger (1956 vs 1991).
| German-French attack helicopter, primarily deployed in Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali for anti-armor, fire support, and reconnaissance missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Eurocopter |
| First flight | 27 April 1991 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 180 units |
| Average unit price | $36 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 | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 2,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 479 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 510 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,910 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,309 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,087 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 820 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EC665 Tiger or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The EC665 Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 93 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EC665 Tiger or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The EC665 Tiger has a longer range at 800 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the EC665 Tiger 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 EC665 Tiger's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the EC665 Tiger or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The EC665 Tiger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the EC665 Tiger or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The EC665 Tiger is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EC665 Tiger or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The EC665 Tiger is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the EC665 Tiger or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 43 years before the EC665 Tiger which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EC665 Tiger or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 180 units of the EC665 Tiger.