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AW249 Fenice vs 206 JetRanger

Leonardo AW249 Fenice military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 AW249 Fenice
Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
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Specifications
AW249 Fenice 206 JetRanger
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Leonardo Bell
First flight 12 August 2022 10 January 1966
Year introduced -- 1967
Number produced N/A 7300 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 10.2 m
Height 4.3 m 3.9 m
Length 17.6 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 226 km/h
Operational range 796 km 624 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,300 kg 2,495 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,737 kg
Total thrust 2 x 934 kW 1 x 485 kW
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Overview

The AW249 Fenice and the 206 JetRanger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Leonardo and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the AW249 Fenice vs 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger. The AW249 Fenice has an operational range of 796 km vs 624 km for the 206 JetRanger. The AW249 Fenice operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger. At 8,300 kg MTOW, the AW249 Fenice is 3.3x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.

The 206 JetRanger first flew 56 years before the AW249 Fenice (1966 vs 2022).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW249 Fenice or 206 JetRanger?
The AW249 Fenice is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW249 Fenice or 206 JetRanger?
The AW249 Fenice has a longer range at 796 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW249 Fenice or 206 JetRanger?
The AW249 Fenice has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW249 Fenice or 206 JetRanger?
The AW249 Fenice has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,300 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the AW249 Fenice or 206 JetRanger?
The AW249 Fenice is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.