206 JetRanger vs MH-53J Pave Low III
Overview
The 206 JetRanger and the MH-53J Pave Low III are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 310 km/h for the MH-53J Pave Low III. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 1,100 km for the MH-53J Pave Low III. The MH-53J Pave Low III operates at altitudes up to 4,900 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger. At 20,865 kg MTOW, the MH-53J Pave Low III is 8.4x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 41 for the MH-53J Pave Low III.
| American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 10 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 7300 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| American long-range special operations helicopter, an upgraded variant of the Sikorsky H-53 series produced through conversion (1988-1991) and operated by the United States Air Force until its retirement in 2008. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number produced | 41 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 226 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 624 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,495 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,737 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 485 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 378.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 22.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 27.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,900 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,865 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,515 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,615 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The MH-53J Pave Low III is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 84 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The MH-53J Pave Low III has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The MH-53J Pave Low III has a higher service ceiling at 4,900 meters (16,076 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The MH-53J Pave Low III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,865 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The MH-53J Pave Low III is longer at 27.0 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 21 years before the MH-53J Pave Low III which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 41 units of the MH-53J Pave Low III.