Comparison of Bell UH-1 Iroquois “Huey” and Eurocopter UH-72A Lakota [S]ave
| Attribute |  Eurocopter UH-72A Lakota × |  Bell UH-1 Iroquois “Huey” × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Eurocopter | Bell Helicopter |
| Model | Eurocopter UH-72A Lakota | Bell UH-1 Iroquois “Huey” |
| Country | France | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2006 | 1970 |
| Type | Military Helicopters | Military Helicopters |
| Icao | UH72 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x 2 × Turbomeca Arriel IE2 | 1 × Lycoming T53-L-11 turboshaft - |
| Power, hp (hp) | 738 | 1,100 |
| Avionics | Sagem Avionics, Thales centralised vehicle and engine management display (VEMD) | - |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 269 | 202 |
| Travel range (km) | 685 | 469 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.793 | 0.587 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5,486 | 5,910 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 8.13 | 8.92 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 3,585 | 4,309 |
| Max payload (kg) | 1,793 | 1,760 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 867 | 799 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 14 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.27 | - |
| Cabin width (m) | 1.72 | - |
| Cabin length (m) | 3.45 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 13.03 | 17.4 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.45 | - |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.73 | - |
| Wing span (m) | 11 | 14.6 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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