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UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs Westland Scout

UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs Westland Scout at a glance — top speed 222 vs 211 km/h, range 510 vs 507 km, max takeoff weight 4,309 vs 2,404 kg, built 16,000 vs 150 units.

Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Westland Scout military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Scout
Specifications
UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Westland Scout
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Westland
First flight 22 October 1956 29 August 1960
Year introduced 1959 1963
Number produced 16000 units 150 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area -- m² 75.9 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 9.8 m
Height 4.5 m 2.7 m
Length 12.7 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 211 km/h
Operational range 510 km 507 km
Service ceiling 5,910 m 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,309 kg 2,404 kg
Empty weight 2,087 kg 1,466 kg
Total thrust 1 x 820 kW 1 x 511 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Westland Scout?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Westland Scout's 211 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Westland Scout?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the Westland Scout's 507 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Westland Scout?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the Westland Scout's 5,400 meters (17,716 ft).
Which is heavier, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Westland Scout?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the Westland Scout's 2,404 kg.
Which is larger, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Westland Scout?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Westland Scout's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Westland Scout?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 4 years before the Westland Scout which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Westland Scout?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 150 units of the Westland Scout.