UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs UH-60 Black Hawk

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
American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation.
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Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 5000 units
Average unit price $21 million
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—‰
3-view profile of UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Wingspan 16.4 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 19.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 294 km/h â—‰
Operational range 593 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,791 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,659 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,819 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW â—‰
3-view profile of UH-60 Black Hawk

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