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AH-1Z Viper vs 407

Bell AH-1Z Viper military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1Z Viper
Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
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Specifications
AH-1Z Viper 407
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bell
First flight 8 December 2000 29 June 1995
Year introduced 2010 1996
Number produced 195 units 1600 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 168.0 m² 89.4 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 10.7 m
Height 4.4 m 3.6 m
Length 17.8 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 411 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 690 km 600 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 2,722 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg 1,210 kg
Total thrust 2 x 650 kW 1 x 606 kW
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Overview

The AH-1Z Viper and the 407 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 411 km/h for the AH-1Z Viper vs 260 km/h for the 407. The AH-1Z Viper has an operational range of 690 km vs 600 km for the 407. The AH-1Z Viper operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,700 m for the 407. At 8,391 kg MTOW, the AH-1Z Viper is 3.1x the 407's 2,722 kg.

The AH-1Z Viper has been produced in 195 units vs 1,600 for the 407. The 407 first flew 5 years before the AH-1Z Viper (1995 vs 2000).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1Z Viper or 407?
The AH-1Z Viper is faster with a maximum speed of 411 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 151 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1Z Viper or 407?
The AH-1Z Viper has a longer range at 690 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1Z Viper or 407?
The AH-1Z Viper has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1Z Viper or 407?
The AH-1Z Viper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1Z Viper or 407?
The AH-1Z Viper is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-1Z Viper or 407?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 14 years before the AH-1Z Viper which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1Z Viper or 407?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 195 units of the AH-1Z Viper.