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AH-6 Little Bird vs 206 JetRanger

Boeing AH-6 Little Bird military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-6 Little Bird
Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
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Specifications
AH-6 Little Bird 206 JetRanger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Bell
First flight 27 February 1963 10 January 1966
Year introduced 1980 1967
Number produced 1420 units 7300 units
Average unit price $7.5 million $1.3 million
Wingspan 8.4 m 10.2 m
Height 2.6 m 3.9 m
Length 9.2 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 226 km/h
Operational range 430 km 624 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,610 kg 2,495 kg
Empty weight 896 kg 1,737 kg
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW 1 x 485 kW
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Overview

The AH-6 Little Bird and the 206 JetRanger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 282 km/h for the AH-6 Little Bird vs 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger. The AH-6 Little Bird has an operational range of 430 km vs 624 km for the 206 JetRanger. The AH-6 Little Bird operates at altitudes up to 4,877 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger.

The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in 1,420 units vs 7,300 for the 206 JetRanger. Unit cost is $7.5M for the AH-6 Little Bird vs $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger. The AH-6 Little Bird first flew 3 years before the 206 JetRanger (1963 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-6 Little Bird or 206 JetRanger?
The AH-6 Little Bird is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-6 Little Bird or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-6 Little Bird or 206 JetRanger?
The AH-6 Little Bird has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-6 Little Bird or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,495 kg compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-6 Little Bird or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-6 Little Bird or 206 JetRanger?
The AH-6 Little Bird is more expensive at approximately $7.5 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-6 Little Bird or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 13 years before the AH-6 Little Bird which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-6 Little Bird or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 1,420 units of the AH-6 Little Bird.