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206 JetRanger vs Mi-6 Hook

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Mil Mi-6 Hook military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-6 Hook
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Specifications
206 JetRanger Mi-6 Hook
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 10 January 1966 5 June 1957
Year introduced 1967 1959
Number produced 7300 units 500 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area -- m² 962.1 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 35.0 m
Height 3.9 m 9.2 m
Length 12.9 m 33.2 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 624 km 970 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 44,000 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 4,100 kW
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Overview

The 206 JetRanger and the Mi-6 Hook are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 300 km/h for the Mi-6 Hook. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 970 km for the Mi-6 Hook. The 206 JetRanger operates at altitudes up to 4,572 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-6 Hook. At 44,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-6 Hook is 18:1 the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.

The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 500 for the Mi-6 Hook. The Mi-6 Hook first flew 9 years before the 206 JetRanger (1957 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook 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 Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook has a longer range at 970 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-6 Hook?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the Mi-6 Hook's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 44,000 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook is longer at 33.2 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook entered service first in 1959, 8 years before the 206 JetRanger which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-6 Hook?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 500 units of the Mi-6 Hook.