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206 JetRanger vs CH-47 Chinook

206 JetRanger vs CH-47 Chinook at a glance — top speed 226 vs 315 km/h, range 624 vs 740 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 22,680 kg, built 7,300 vs 1,200 units.

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-47 Chinook
Specifications
206 JetRanger CH-47 Chinook
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Boeing
First flight 10 January 1966 21 September 1961
Year introduced 1967 1962
Number produced 7300 units 1200 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $38 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 18.3 m
Height 3.9 m 5.7 m
Length 12.9 m 30.1 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 624 km 740 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,639 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 22,680 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 10,614 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 2,796 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 89 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook has a longer range at 740 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher service ceiling at 5,639 meters (18,500 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook is longer at 30.1 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook entered service first in 1962, 5 years before the 206 JetRanger which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or CH-47 Chinook?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 1,200 units of the CH-47 Chinook.