UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs Z-19
Overview
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" and the Z-19 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Harbin respectively.
Top speed is 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" vs 280 km/h for the Z-19. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has an operational range of 510 km vs 700 km for the Z-19. The Z-19 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 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 186 for the Z-19. The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 55 years before the Z-19 (1956 vs 2011).
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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 reconnaissance and attack helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, utilized by the People's Liberation Army for combat and scouting operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number produced | 186 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 | 111.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 280 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,250 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,350 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 350 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-19?
The Z-19 is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 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-19?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the Z-19's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-19?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Z-19's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-19?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 53 years before the Z-19 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" or Z-19?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 186 units of the Z-19.