AW101 vs 206 JetRanger
The AW101 and the 206 JetRanger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Bell respectively. Top speed is 309 km/h for the AW101 vs 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger. The AW101 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 624 km for the 206 JetRanger. The 206 JetRanger operates at altitudes up to 4,572 m compared to 2,600 m for the AW101. At 12,900 kg MTOW, the AW101 is 5.2x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg. The AW101 has been produced in 137 units vs 7,300 for the 206 JetRanger. Unit cost is $70M for the AW101 vs $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger. The AW101 first flew 2 years before the 206 JetRanger (1964 vs 1966).
| British-Italian medium-lift helicopter, notable for search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and troop transport operations globally since the early 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 19 October 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 137 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 10 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 7300 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| Wingspan | 18.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 309 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,389 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 2,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,900 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,850 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,044 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 226 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 624 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,495 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,737 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 485 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW101 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 83 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW101 or 206 JetRanger?
The AW101 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 32 years before the AW101 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 137 units of the AW101.