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206 JetRanger vs Westland Lynx

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Westland Lynx military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Lynx
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Specifications
206 JetRanger Westland Lynx
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Westland
First flight 10 January 1966 21 March 1971
Year introduced 1967 1978
Number produced 7300 units 450 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $10 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 12.8 m
Height 3.9 m 3.6 m
Length 12.9 m 15.0 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 624 km 528 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 4,760 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 2,740 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 671 kW
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Overview

The 206 JetRanger and the Westland Lynx are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Westland respectively.

Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 300 km/h for the Westland Lynx. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 528 km for the Westland Lynx. The 206 JetRanger operates at altitudes up to 4,572 m compared to 3,200 m for the Westland Lynx.

The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 450 for the Westland Lynx. Unit cost is $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger vs $10M for the Westland Lynx. The 206 JetRanger first flew 5 years before the Westland Lynx (1966 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or Westland Lynx?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the Westland Lynx's 528 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or Westland Lynx?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the Westland Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or Westland Lynx?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 11 years before the Westland Lynx which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or Westland Lynx?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 450 units of the Westland Lynx.