UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs UH-72 Lakota

Overview

The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" and the UH-72 Lakota are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs 268 km/h for the UH-72 Lakota. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has an operational range of 510 km vs 685 km for the UH-72 Lakota. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" operates at altitudes up to 5,910 m compared to 4,018 m for the UH-72 Lakota.

The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in 16,000 units vs 463 for the UH-72 Lakota. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 50 years before the UH-72 Lakota (1956 vs 2006).

American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations.
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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
European-designed twin-engine light utility helicopter, introduced in the early 21st century, utilized by the United States military for non-combat logistics, medical evacuation, and pilot training.
Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 1 January 2006
Year introduced 2007
Number produced 463 units
Average unit price --
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 14.6 m β—‰
Height 4.5 m β—‰
Length 12.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 222 km/h β—‰
Operational range 510 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,910 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,309 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,087 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 820 kW β—‰
Wing area 95.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 11.0 m β—‰
Height 3.5 m β—‰
Length 13.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 268 km/h β—‰
Operational range 685 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,018 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,792 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 275 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota is faster with a maximum speed of 268 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has a longer range at 685 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 4,018 meters (13,182 ft).
Which is heavier, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 48 years before the UH-72 Lakota which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 463 units of the UH-72 Lakota.