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AH-6 Little Bird vs 407

Boeing AH-6 Little Bird military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-6 Little Bird
Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
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Specifications
AH-6 Little Bird 407
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Bell
First flight 27 February 1963 29 June 1995
Year introduced 1980 1996
Number produced 1420 units 1600 units
Average unit price $7.5 million --
Wing area -- m² 89.4 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 10.7 m
Height 2.6 m 3.6 m
Length 9.2 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 430 km 600 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,610 kg 2,722 kg
Empty weight 896 kg 1,210 kg
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW 1 x 606 kW
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Overview

The AH-6 Little Bird and the 407 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 282 km/h for the AH-6 Little Bird vs 260 km/h for the 407. The AH-6 Little Bird has an operational range of 430 km vs 600 km for the 407. The 407 operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 4,877 m for the AH-6 Little Bird.

The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in 1,420 units vs 1,600 for the 407. The AH-6 Little Bird first flew 32 years before the 407 (1963 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-6 Little Bird or 407?
The AH-6 Little Bird is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-6 Little Bird or 407?
The 407 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-6 Little Bird or 407?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-6 Little Bird or 407?
The 407 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,722 kg compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-6 Little Bird or 407?
The 407 is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-6 Little Bird or 407?
The AH-6 Little Bird entered service first in 1980, 16 years before the 407 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-6 Little Bird or 407?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 1,420 units of the AH-6 Little Bird.