SA315 Alouette II vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

French light helicopter, renowned for its high-altitude service in the Himalayas during the 1960s and subsequent global deployments.
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer AΓ©rospatiale
First flight 12 March 1955
Year of introduction 1957
Number produced 1300 units
Average unit price $-- million
American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations.
Picture of UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 22 October 1956
Year of introduction 1959
Number produced 16000 units
Average unit price $1.3 million
Wingspan -- m
Height 2.8 m β—‰
Length 9.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 2,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,600 kg β—‰
Empty weight 895 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 343 kW β—‰
3-view profile of SA315 Alouette II
Wingspan 14.6 m
Height 4.5 m β—‰
Length 12.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 222 km/h
Operational range 510 km
Service ceiling 5,910 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,309 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,087 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 820 kW β—‰
3-view profile of UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

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