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206 JetRanger vs CH-53 Sea Stallion

206 JetRanger vs CH-53 Sea Stallion at a glance — top speed 226 vs 315 km/h, range 624 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 33,300 kg, built 7,300 vs 284 units.

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-53 Sea Stallion
Specifications
206 JetRanger CH-53 Sea Stallion
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sikorsky
First flight 10 January 1966 14 October 1964
Year introduced 1967 1966
Number produced 7300 units 284 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $40 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 24.1 m
Height 3.9 m 8.5 m
Length 12.9 m 30.2 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 624 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,639 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 33,300 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 15,071 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 3 x 3,270 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or CH-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion 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-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or CH-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion 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-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,300 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or CH-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or CH-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or CH-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion entered service first in 1966, 1 years before the 206 JetRanger which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or CH-53 Sea Stallion?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 284 units of the CH-53 Sea Stallion.