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—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 16.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 590 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—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 72 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 20 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 5,000 units of the UH-60 Black Hawk.