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206 JetRanger vs H-34 Choctaw

206 JetRanger vs H-34 Choctaw at a glance — top speed 226 vs 196 km/h, range 624 vs 306 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 6,033 kg, built 7,300 vs 2,340 units.

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Sikorsky H-34 Choctaw military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 H-34 Choctaw
Specifications
206 JetRanger H-34 Choctaw
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sikorsky
First flight 10 January 1966 8 March 1954
Year introduced 1967 1954
Number produced 7300 units 2340 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area -- m² 228.8 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 17.1 m
Height 3.9 m 4.4 m
Length 12.9 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 196 km/h
Operational range 624 km 306 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 3,658 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 6,033 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 3,468 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 1 x 1,137 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or H-34 Choctaw?
The 206 JetRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 226 km/h compared to the H-34 Choctaw's 196 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or H-34 Choctaw?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the H-34 Choctaw's 306 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or H-34 Choctaw?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the H-34 Choctaw's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or H-34 Choctaw?
The H-34 Choctaw has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,033 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or H-34 Choctaw?
The H-34 Choctaw is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or H-34 Choctaw?
The H-34 Choctaw entered service first in 1954, 13 years before the 206 JetRanger which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or H-34 Choctaw?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 2,340 units of the H-34 Choctaw.