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UH-1N Twin Huey vs UH-1Y Venom

UH-1N Twin Huey vs UH-1Y Venom at a glance — top speed 240 vs 304 km/h, range 459 vs 240 km, max takeoff weight 4,763 vs 8,391 kg.

Bell UH-1N Twin Huey military helicopters side profile drawing
Bell UH-1Y Venom military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1Y Venom
Specifications
UH-1N Twin Huey UH-1Y Venom
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bell
First flight 1 April 1969 20 December 2001
Year introduced 1970 2008
Number produced N/A 160 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 168.0 m² 168.0 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 14.9 m
Height 4.4 m 4.5 m
Length 17.6 m 17.8 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 304 km/h
Operational range 459 km 240 km
Service ceiling 5,300 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,763 kg 8,391 kg
Empty weight -- kg 5,371 kg
Total thrust 2 x 930 kW 2 x 1,363 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the UH-1N Twin Huey or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom is faster with a maximum speed of 304 km/h compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 240 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the UH-1N Twin Huey or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1N Twin Huey has a longer range at 459 km compared to the UH-1Y Venom's 240 km.
Which can fly higher, the UH-1N Twin Huey or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 5,300 meters (17,388 ft).
Which is heavier, the UH-1N Twin Huey or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 4,763 kg.
Which is larger, the UH-1N Twin Huey or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the UH-1N Twin Huey or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1N Twin Huey entered service first in 1970, 38 years before the UH-1Y Venom which entered service in 2008.