AH-1Z Viper vs Bell 47
Overview
The AH-1Z Viper and the Bell 47 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Bell respectively.
The AH-1Z Viper reaches 411 km/h — 2.4x the Bell 47's 169 km/h. The AH-1Z Viper has an operational range of 690 km vs 396 km for the Bell 47. At 8,391 kg MTOW, the AH-1Z Viper is 6.3x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The AH-1Z Viper has been produced in 195 units vs 5,600 for the Bell 47. The Bell 47 first flew 54 years before the AH-1Z Viper (1946 vs 2000).
| American twin-engine attack helicopter, developed in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, extensively deployed in expeditionary and maritime operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 8 December 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number produced | 195 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American single-rotor light helicopter, developed in the mid-1940s and utilized for a wide range of civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 5600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 168.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 411 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 690 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,391 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,579 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 650 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 100.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 169 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 396 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AH-1Z Viper or Bell 47?
The AH-1Z Viper is faster with a maximum speed of 411 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 242 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1Z Viper or Bell 47?
The AH-1Z Viper has a longer range at 690 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1Z Viper or Bell 47?
The AH-1Z Viper has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1Z Viper or Bell 47?
The AH-1Z Viper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1Z Viper or Bell 47?
The AH-1Z Viper is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-1Z Viper or Bell 47?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 64 years before the AH-1Z Viper which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1Z Viper or Bell 47?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 195 units of the AH-1Z Viper.