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206 JetRanger vs CH-46 Sea Knight

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-46 Sea Knight
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Specifications
206 JetRanger CH-46 Sea Knight
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Boeing Vertol
First flight 10 January 1966 22 April 1958
Year introduced 1967 1964
Number produced 7300 units 524 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $14 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 16.0 m
Height 3.9 m 5.1 m
Length 12.9 m 13.9 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 266 km/h
Operational range 624 km 1,020 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 11,000 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 7,047 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 1,400 kW
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Overview

The 206 JetRanger and the CH-46 Sea Knight are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Boeing Vertol respectively.

Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 266 km/h for the CH-46 Sea Knight. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 1,020 km for the CH-46 Sea Knight. The 206 JetRanger operates at altitudes up to 4,572 m compared to 4,267 m for the CH-46 Sea Knight. At 11,000 kg MTOW, the CH-46 Sea Knight is 4.4x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.

The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 524 for the CH-46 Sea Knight. Unit cost is $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger vs $14M for the CH-46 Sea Knight. The CH-46 Sea Knight first flew 8 years before the 206 JetRanger (1958 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or CH-46 Sea Knight?
The CH-46 Sea Knight is faster with a maximum speed of 266 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or CH-46 Sea Knight?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or CH-46 Sea Knight?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or CH-46 Sea Knight?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,000 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or CH-46 Sea Knight?
The CH-46 Sea Knight is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or CH-46 Sea Knight?
The CH-46 Sea Knight is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or CH-46 Sea Knight?
The CH-46 Sea Knight entered service first in 1964, 3 years before the 206 JetRanger which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or CH-46 Sea Knight?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 524 units of the CH-46 Sea Knight.