UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs Z-18
Overview
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" and the Z-18 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Changhe respectively.
Top speed is 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs 336 km/h for the Z-18. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has an operational range of 510 km vs 1,000 km for the Z-18. The Z-18 operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 5,910 m for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". At 13,800 kg MTOW, the Z-18 is 3.2x the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in 16,000 units vs 133 for the Z-18. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 54 years before the Z-18 (1956 vs 2010).
| American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations. | |
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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 utility helicopter, employed since 2014, notably for high altitude operations and transportation in People's Liberation Army. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Changhe |
| First flight | 18 March 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 133 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 | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 336 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,865 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 433 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-18?
The Z-18 is faster with a maximum speed of 336 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 114 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 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-18?
The Z-18 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,800 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-18?
The Z-18 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-18?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 59 years before the Z-18 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-18?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 133 units of the Z-18.