GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

AH-1W Super Cobra vs 206 JetRanger

AH-1W Super Cobra vs 206 JetRanger at a glance — top speed 350 vs 226 km/h, range 587 vs 624 km, max takeoff weight 6,690 vs 2,495 kg, built 222 vs 7,300 units.

Bell AH-1W Super Cobra military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1W Super CobraFull specs
Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRangerFull specs
Specifications
AH-1W Super Cobra 206 JetRanger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bell
First flight -- 10 January 1966
Year introduced 1986 1967
Number produced 222 units 7300 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wing area 140.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.9 m 10.2 m
Height 4.2 m 3.9 m
Length 17.7 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 350 km/h 226 km/h
Operational range 587 km 624 km
Service ceiling 3,700 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,690 kg 2,495 kg
Empty weight 4,627 kg 1,737 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,260 kW 1 x 485 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Explore further
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
206 JetRanger vs Bell 430 AH-1W Super Cobra vs Mi-8 Hip AH-1W Super Cobra vs Mi-17 Hip-H AH-1W Super Cobra vs UH-60 Black Hawk AH-1W Super Cobra vs MD-500 AH-1W Super Cobra vs Mi-24 Hind

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1W Super Cobra or 206 JetRanger?
The AH-1W Super Cobra is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1W Super Cobra or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the AH-1W Super Cobra's 587 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1W Super Cobra or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the AH-1W Super Cobra's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1W Super Cobra or 206 JetRanger?
The AH-1W Super Cobra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,690 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1W Super Cobra or 206 JetRanger?
The AH-1W Super Cobra is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-1W Super Cobra or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 19 years before the AH-1W Super Cobra which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1W Super Cobra or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 222 units of the AH-1W Super Cobra.