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206 JetRanger vs H215M / AS532 Cougar

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Airbus Helicopters H215M / AS532 Cougar military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H215M / AS532 Cougar
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Specifications
206 JetRanger H215M / AS532 Cougar
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 10 January 1966 1 September 1978
Year introduced 1967 1978
Number produced 7300 units 408 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $18 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 15.6 m
Height 3.9 m 4.8 m
Length 12.9 m 18.7 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 624 km 573 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 4,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 9,000 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 4,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 593 kW
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Overview

The 206 JetRanger and the H215M / AS532 Cougar are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 250 km/h for the H215M / AS532 Cougar. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 573 km for the H215M / AS532 Cougar. The 206 JetRanger operates at altitudes up to 4,572 m compared to 4,100 m for the H215M / AS532 Cougar. At 9,000 kg MTOW, the H215M / AS532 Cougar is 3.6x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.

The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 408 for the H215M / AS532 Cougar. Unit cost is $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger vs $18M for the H215M / AS532 Cougar. The 206 JetRanger first flew 12 years before the H215M / AS532 Cougar (1966 vs 1978).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 573 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 4,100 meters (13,451 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,000 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 11 years before the H215M / AS532 Cougar which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 408 units of the H215M / AS532 Cougar.