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206 JetRanger vs 407

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
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🇺🇸 407
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Specifications
206 JetRanger 407
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bell
First flight 10 January 1966 29 June 1995
Year introduced 1967 1996
Number produced 7300 units 1600 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area -- m² 89.4 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.7 m
Height 3.9 m 3.6 m
Length 12.9 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 624 km 600 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 2,722 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 1,210 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 1 x 606 kW
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Overview

The 206 JetRanger and the 407 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 260 km/h for the 407. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 600 km for the 407. The 407 operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger.

The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 1,600 for the 407. The 206 JetRanger first flew 29 years before the 407 (1966 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or 407?
The 407 is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or 407?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or 407?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or 407?
The 407 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,722 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or 407?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or 407?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 29 years before the 407 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or 407?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 1,600 units of the 407.