UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs Z-11
Overview
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" and the Z-11 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Changhe respectively.
Top speed is 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs 278 km/h for the Z-11. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has an operational range of 510 km vs 661 km for the Z-11. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" operates at altitudes up to 5,910 m compared to 5,270 m for the Z-11.
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in 16,000 units vs 46 for the Z-11. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 38 years before the Z-11 (1956 vs 1994).
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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 light utility helicopter, designed in the 1980s, significant for civilian, paramilitary and military usage. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Changhe |
| First flight | 1 December 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | 46 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 | 10.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 278 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 661 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,270 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,253 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 632 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-11?
The Z-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a longer range at 661 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-11?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the Z-11's 5,270 meters (17,290 ft).
Which is heavier, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-11?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the Z-11's 2,200 kg.
Which is larger, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-11?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Z-11's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-11?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 39 years before the Z-11 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-11?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 46 units of the Z-11.