206 JetRanger vs CH-47 Chinook
Overview
The 206 JetRanger and the CH-47 Chinook are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Boeing respectively.
Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 315 km/h for the CH-47 Chinook. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 740 km for the CH-47 Chinook. The CH-47 Chinook operates at altitudes up to 5,639 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger. At 22,680 kg MTOW, the CH-47 Chinook is 9.1x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 1,200 for the CH-47 Chinook. Unit cost is $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger vs $38M for the CH-47 Chinook. The CH-47 Chinook first flew 5 years before the 206 JetRanger (1961 vs 1966).
| American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 10 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 7300 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| American tandem rotor helicopter, synonymous with heavy-lift operations, crucial in conflicts including Vietnam and Afghanistan. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 21 September 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 1200 units |
| Average unit price | $38 million |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 226 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 624 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,495 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,737 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 485 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 740 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,639 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,680 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 10,614 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,398 kW ◉ |
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