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 | π«π· 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. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ 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 |