UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs Z-10
Overview
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" and the Z-10 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Changhe respectively.
Top speed is 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs 300 km/h for the Z-10. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has an operational range of 510 km vs 1,120 km for the Z-10. The Z-10 operates at altitudes up to 6,400 m compared to 5,910 m for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey".
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in 16,000 units vs 109 for the Z-10. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 47 years before the Z-10 (1956 vs 2003).
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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 |
| Chinese attack helicopter, operational since 2010, notable for its various deployments in the People's Liberation Army. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Changhe |
| First flight | 29 April 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number produced | 109 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,120 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,540 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 500 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-10?
The Z-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a longer range at 1,120 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 5,910 meters (19,389 ft).
Which is heavier, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-10?
The Z-10 is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-10?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 53 years before the Z-10 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-10?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 109 units of the Z-10.