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206 JetRanger vs Bristol Belvedere

206 JetRanger vs Bristol Belvedere at a glance — top speed 226 vs 222 km/h, range 624 vs 740 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 8,618 kg, built 7,300 vs 26 units.

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Bristol Belvedere military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Bristol Belvedere
Specifications
206 JetRanger Bristol Belvedere
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bristol
First flight 10 January 1966 5 July 1958
Year introduced 1967 1961
Number produced 7300 units 26 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area -- m² 304.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 14.9 m
Height 3.9 m 5.2 m
Length 12.9 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 624 km 740 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 3,658 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 8,618 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 5,148 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 1,092 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or Bristol Belvedere?
The 206 JetRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 226 km/h compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 222 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or Bristol Belvedere?
The Bristol Belvedere has a longer range at 740 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or Bristol Belvedere?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or Bristol Belvedere?
The Bristol Belvedere has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,618 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or Bristol Belvedere?
The Bristol Belvedere is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or Bristol Belvedere?
The Bristol Belvedere entered service first in 1961, 6 years before the 206 JetRanger which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or Bristol Belvedere?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 26 units of the Bristol Belvedere.