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206 JetRanger vs 505 Jet Ranger X

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Bell 505 Jet Ranger X military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 505 Jet Ranger X
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Specifications
206 JetRanger 505 Jet Ranger X
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bell
First flight 10 January 1966 11 November 2014
Year introduced 1967 2017
Number produced 7300 units 360 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $1.2 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.3 m
Height 3.9 m 3.3 m
Length 12.9 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 624 km 617 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,670 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 2,030 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 1,669 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 1 x 377 kW
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Overview

The 206 JetRanger and the 505 Jet Ranger X are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 232 km/h for the 505 Jet Ranger X. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 617 km for the 505 Jet Ranger X. The 505 Jet Ranger X operates at altitudes up to 5,670 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger.

The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 360 for the 505 Jet Ranger X. Unit cost is $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger vs $1.2M for the 505 Jet Ranger X. The 206 JetRanger first flew 48 years before the 505 Jet Ranger X (1966 vs 2014).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The 505 Jet Ranger X is faster with a maximum speed of 232 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 617 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,495 kg compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 2,030 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The 505 Jet Ranger X is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The 206 JetRanger is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 50 years before the 505 Jet Ranger X which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or 505 Jet Ranger X?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 360 units of the 505 Jet Ranger X.