SA316 Alouette III vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

French utility helicopter, popular in the Cold War-era, extensively utilized for search and rescue, and light transport roles.
Picture of SA316 Alouette III
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Sud Aviation
First flight 28 February 1959
Year of introduction 1961
Number produced 2000 units
Average unit price $1.5 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 11.0 m β—‰
Height 3.0 m β—‰
Length 10.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 210 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 3,200 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,200 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,143 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 713 kW β—‰
3-view profile of SA316 Alouette III
Wingspan 14.6 m β—‰
Height 4.5 m β—‰
Length 12.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 222 km/h β—‰
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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