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AW249 Fenice vs Bell 47

Leonardo AW249 Fenice military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 AW249 Fenice
Bell 47 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 47
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Specifications
AW249 Fenice Bell 47
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Leonardo Bell
First flight 12 August 2022 1 January 1946
Year introduced -- 1946
Number produced N/A 5600 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 100.8 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 11.3 m
Height 4.3 m 2.8 m
Length 17.6 m 9.6 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 169 km/h
Operational range 796 km 396 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 8,300 kg 1,338 kg
Empty weight -- kg 859 kg
Total thrust 2 x 934 kW 1 x 210 kW
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Overview

The AW249 Fenice and the Bell 47 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Leonardo and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the AW249 Fenice vs 169 km/h for the Bell 47. The AW249 Fenice has an operational range of 796 km vs 396 km for the Bell 47. At 8,300 kg MTOW, the AW249 Fenice is 6.2x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.

The Bell 47 first flew 76 years before the AW249 Fenice (1946 vs 2022).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW249 Fenice or Bell 47?
The AW249 Fenice is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 118 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW249 Fenice or Bell 47?
The AW249 Fenice has a longer range at 796 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW249 Fenice or Bell 47?
The AW249 Fenice has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW249 Fenice or Bell 47?
The AW249 Fenice has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,300 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the AW249 Fenice or Bell 47?
The AW249 Fenice is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.