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206 JetRanger vs MD-500

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Hughes MD-500 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MD-500
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Specifications
206 JetRanger MD-500
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Hughes
First flight 10 January 1966 28 January 1982
Year introduced 1967 1967
Number produced 7300 units 4700 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $4 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 8.3 m
Height 3.9 m 2.6 m
Length 12.9 m 9.4 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 624 km 430 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 4,877 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 1,361 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 672 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 1 x 313 kW
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Overview

The 206 JetRanger and the MD-500 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Hughes respectively.

Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 282 km/h for the MD-500. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 430 km for the MD-500. The MD-500 operates at altitudes up to 4,877 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger.

The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 4,700 for the MD-500. Unit cost is $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger vs $4M for the MD-500. The 206 JetRanger first flew 16 years before the MD-500 (1966 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or MD-500?
The MD-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or MD-500?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or MD-500?
The MD-500 has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or MD-500?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,495 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or MD-500?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or MD-500?
The MD-500 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or MD-500?
The MD-500 entered service first in 1967, 0 years before the 206 JetRanger which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or MD-500?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 4,700 units of the MD-500.