Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the utility / transport helicopters category.
01 / Overview
Bell HH-1N Iroquois
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1969–
Quantity
294
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · COLD WAR
35
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the utility / transport helicopters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1969
- Service Entry Year1970
- Crew2
- Passengers14
- Primary RoleUtility transport helicopter
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney Canada PT6T Twin-Pac
- Number of Engines2
- Engine Power (each)1,290 kW
- Transmission Rating1,130 kW
- Rotor ConfigurationSingle main rotor with tail rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter14.63 m
- Main Rotor Blades2
- Anti-Torque TypeTail rotor
▣Performance10MOD.10
- Top Speed217 km/h
- Cruise Speed204 km/h
- Never-Exceed Speed (VNE)220 km/h
- Service Ceiling4,570 m
- Hover Ceiling (IGE)3,350 m
- Hover Ceiling (OGE)2,800 m
- Range370 km
- Ferry Range1,000 km
- Rate of Climb8.9 m/s
- Endurance3
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Fuselage Length12.7 m
- Height4.4 m
- Rotor Disc Area168.1
- Empty Weight2,630 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight4,536 kg
- Useful Load1,906 kg
- Cabin Volume6.23
◆Armament & Mission5MOD.5
- Hardpoints2
- Weapons Payload1,500 kg
- GunMiniguns or 40mm grenade launchers
- Sling Load Capacity1,500 kg
- Rescue HoistYes
▤Avionics1MOD.1
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built294
- Variants4
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1969
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1969Production started
- 1970Entered service
57
years in service
294
units produced
26
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 10 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
BELL HH-1N IROQUOIS · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
2
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
98UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS35COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS1015UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS59PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Combined forward-looking infrared (FLIR) and electro-optical (EO) sensor turret for target acquisition and tracking, typically mounted on aircraft or ground vehicles.
A mechanical device used to lift personnel or cargo via a cable, typically mounted on helicopters for rescue or recovery operations.
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