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206 JetRanger vs Mi-24 Hind

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Mil Mi-24 Hind military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-24 Hind
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Specifications
206 JetRanger Mi-24 Hind
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 10 January 1966 19 September 1969
Year introduced 1967 1972
Number produced 7300 units 2648 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $12 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 6.5 m
Height 3.9 m 5.5 m
Length 12.9 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 330 km/h
Operational range 624 km 450 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,120 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 7,792 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 0
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Overview

The 206 JetRanger and the Mi-24 Hind are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 330 km/h for the Mi-24 Hind. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 450 km for the Mi-24 Hind. The Mi-24 Hind operates at altitudes up to 5,120 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger. At 11,500 kg MTOW, the Mi-24 Hind is 4.6x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.

The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 2,648 for the Mi-24 Hind. Unit cost is $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger vs $12M for the Mi-24 Hind. The 206 JetRanger first flew 3 years before the Mi-24 Hind (1966 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is faster with a maximum speed of 330 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 104 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-24 Hind?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher service ceiling at 5,120 meters (16,797 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-24 Hind?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 5 years before the Mi-24 Hind which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-24 Hind?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 2,648 units of the Mi-24 Hind.