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

Overview

The UH-1N Twin Huey and the UH-1Y Venom are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 240 km/h for the UH-1N Twin Huey vs 304 km/h for the UH-1Y Venom. The UH-1N Twin Huey has an operational range of 459 km vs 240 km for the UH-1Y Venom. The UH-1Y Venom operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,300 m for the UH-1N Twin Huey.

The UH-1N Twin Huey first flew 32 years before the UH-1Y Venom (1969 vs 2001).

American medium military utility helicopter, introduced in the late 20th century, widely used for tactical transport, search and rescue, and close air support.
Bell UH-1N Twin Huey military helicopters side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 1 April 1969
Year introduced 1970
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
American twin-engine utility helicopter, introduced in the early 21st century, primarily operated by the United States Marine Corps for transport and close air support.
Bell UH-1Y Venom military helicopters side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 20 December 2001
Year introduced 2008
Number produced 160 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 168.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 14.6 m β—‰
Height 4.4 m β—‰
Length 17.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 240 km/h β—‰
Operational range 459 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,763 kg β—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 465 kW β—‰
Wing area 168.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 14.9 m β—‰
Height 4.5 m β—‰
Length 17.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 304 km/h β—‰
Operational range 240 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,100 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,371 kg
Total thrust 2 x 682 kW β—‰

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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.