UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs Scout
Overview
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" and the Scout are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Westland respectively.
Top speed is 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs 211 km/h for the Scout. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has an operational range of 510 km vs 507 km for the Scout. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" operates at altitudes up to 5,910 m compared to 5,400 m for the Scout.
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in 16,000 units vs 150 for the Scout. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 4 years before the Scout (1956 vs 1960).
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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 | 29 August 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 150 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 | 75.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 211 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 507 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,404 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,466 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 511 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Scout?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Scout's 211 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Scout?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the Scout's 507 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Scout?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the Scout's 5,400 meters (17,716 ft).
Which is heavier, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Scout?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the Scout's 2,404 kg.
Which is larger, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Scout?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Scout's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Scout?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 4 years before the Scout which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Scout?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 150 units of the Scout.