UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs Wessex
Overview
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" and the Wessex are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Westland respectively.
Top speed is 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs 212 km/h for the Wessex. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has an operational range of 510 km vs 500 km for the Wessex. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" operates at altitudes up to 5,910 m compared to 3,700 m for the Wessex.
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in 16,000 units vs 382 for the Wessex. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 2 years before the Wessex (1956 vs 1958).
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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 Kingdom |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Westland |
| First flight | 20 June 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 382 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 | 228.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 17.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 212 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,123 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,783 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 505 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Wessex?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Wessex's 212 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Wessex?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the Wessex's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Wessex?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the Wessex's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Wessex?
The Wessex has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,123 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Wessex?
The Wessex is longer at 20.1 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Wessex?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 2 years before the Wessex which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Wessex?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 382 units of the Wessex.