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206 JetRanger vs SA 315B Lama

206 JetRanger vs SA 315B Lama at a glance — top speed 226 vs 192 km/h, range 624 vs 515 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 2,300 kg, built 7,300 vs 400 units.

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA 315B Lama
Specifications
206 JetRanger SA 315B Lama
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Aérospatiale
First flight 10 January 1966 17 March 1969
Year introduced 1967 1971
Number produced 7300 units 400 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area -- m² 95.4 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.0 m
Height 3.9 m 3.1 m
Length 12.9 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 192 km/h
Operational range 624 km 515 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 2,300 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 1,021 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 1 x 649 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or SA 315B Lama?
The 206 JetRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 226 km/h compared to the SA 315B Lama's 192 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or SA 315B Lama?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the SA 315B Lama's 515 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama has a higher service ceiling at 5,400 meters (17,716 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or SA 315B Lama?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,495 kg compared to the SA 315B Lama's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or SA 315B Lama?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the SA 315B Lama's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or SA 315B Lama?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 4 years before the SA 315B Lama which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or SA 315B Lama?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 400 units of the SA 315B Lama.