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AH-1 Cobra vs 206 JetRanger

AH-1 Cobra vs 206 JetRanger at a glance — top speed 277 vs 226 km/h, range 570 vs 624 km, max takeoff weight 8,391 vs 2,495 kg, built 1,116 vs 7,300 units.

Bell AH-1 Cobra military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1 Cobra
Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Specifications
AH-1 Cobra 206 JetRanger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bell
First flight 7 September 1965 10 January 1966
Year introduced 1967 1967
Number produced 1116 units 7300 units
Average unit price $13 million $1.3 million
Wingspan 13.4 m 10.2 m
Height 4.4 m 3.9 m
Length 17.8 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 277 km/h 226 km/h
Operational range 570 km 624 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 2,495 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg 1,737 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 1 x 485 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1 Cobra or 206 JetRanger?
The AH-1 Cobra is faster with a maximum speed of 277 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 51 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1 Cobra or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the AH-1 Cobra's 570 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1 Cobra or 206 JetRanger?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1 Cobra or 206 JetRanger?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1 Cobra or 206 JetRanger?
The AH-1 Cobra is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-1 Cobra or 206 JetRanger?
The AH-1 Cobra is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-1 Cobra or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 0 years before the AH-1 Cobra which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1 Cobra or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 1,116 units of the AH-1 Cobra.