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UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs V-12 Homer

Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Mil V-12 Homer military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 V-12 Homer
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Specifications
UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" V-12 Homer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 22 October 1956 10 July 1968
Year introduced 1959 --
Number produced 16000 units 2 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area -- m² 962.0 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 35.0 m
Height 4.5 m 12.5 m
Length 12.7 m 37.0 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 510 km 500 km
Service ceiling 5,910 m 3,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,309 kg 105,000 kg
Empty weight 2,087 kg 69,100 kg
Total thrust 1 x 820 kW 4 x 4,800 kW
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Overview

The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" and the V-12 Homer are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs 260 km/h for the V-12 Homer. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has an operational range of 510 km vs 500 km for the V-12 Homer. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" operates at altitudes up to 5,910 m compared to 3,500 m for the V-12 Homer. At 105,000 kg MTOW, the V-12 Homer is 24:1 the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.

The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in 16,000 units vs 2 for the V-12 Homer. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 12 years before the V-12 Homer (1956 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 38 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or V-12 Homer?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the V-12 Homer's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or V-12 Homer?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the V-12 Homer's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 105,000 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer is longer at 37.0 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or V-12 Homer?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 2 units of the V-12 Homer.