206 JetRanger vs S-76 Spirit
The 206 JetRanger and the S-76 Spirit are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 287 km/h for the S-76 Spirit. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 761 km for the S-76 Spirit. The 206 JetRanger operates at altitudes up to 4,572 m compared to 4,206 m for the S-76 Spirit. At 5,307 kg MTOW, the S-76 Spirit is 2.1x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg. The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 875 for the S-76 Spirit. The 206 JetRanger first flew 11 years before the S-76 Spirit (1966 vs 1977).
| 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 medium-size commercial utility helicopter, commonly used in civil, transport and search and rescue services since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 13 March 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 875 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 761 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,206 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,307 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,177 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 344 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has a longer range at 761 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or S-76 Spirit?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the S-76 Spirit's 4,206 meters (13,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,307 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or S-76 Spirit?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 12 years before the S-76 Spirit which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or S-76 Spirit?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 875 units of the S-76 Spirit.