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206 JetRanger vs Mi-26 Halo

206 JetRanger vs Mi-26 Halo at a glance — top speed 226 vs 295 km/h, range 624 vs 500 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 56,000 kg, built 7,300 vs 316 units.

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Mil Mi-26 Halo military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-26 Halo
Specifications
206 JetRanger Mi-26 Halo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 10 January 1966 14 December 1977
Year introduced 1967 1983
Number produced 7300 units 316 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $25 million
Wing area -- m² 804.3 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 32.0 m
Height 3.9 m 8.1 m
Length 12.9 m 40.0 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 295 km/h
Operational range 624 km 500 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 56,000 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 28,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 8,500 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is faster with a maximum speed of 295 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 69 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-26 Halo?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 56,000 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-26 Halo?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 16 years before the Mi-26 Halo which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-26 Halo?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 316 units of the Mi-26 Halo.