UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs UH-1Y Venom
Overview
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" and the UH-1Y Venom are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs 304 km/h for the UH-1Y Venom. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has an operational range of 510 km vs 240 km for the UH-1Y Venom. The UH-1Y Venom operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,910 m for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey".
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in 16,000 units vs 160 for the UH-1Y Venom. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 45 years before the UH-1Y Venom (1956 vs 2001).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 20 December 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 160 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 168.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 14.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 304 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 240 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,391 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,371 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 682 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom is faster with a maximum speed of 304 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the UH-1Y Venom's 240 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 5,910 meters (19,389 ft).
Which is heavier, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 49 years before the UH-1Y Venom which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 160 units of the UH-1Y Venom.