206 JetRanger vs SA330 Puma
The 206 JetRanger and the SA330 Puma are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Aérospatiale respectively. Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 257 km/h for the SA330 Puma. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 580 km for the SA330 Puma. The SA330 Puma operates at altitudes up to 4,800 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger. At 7,000 kg MTOW, the SA330 Puma is 2.8x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg. The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 697 for the SA330 Puma. Unit cost is $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger vs $2M for the SA330 Puma. The SA330 Puma first flew 1 years before the 206 JetRanger (1965 vs 1966).
| 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 |
| French medium-lift utility helicopter with extensive global service in troop transport since the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 15 April 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 697 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| 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 | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 257 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 580 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,536 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,350 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 257 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or SA330 Puma?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the SA330 Puma's 580 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or SA330 Puma?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 1 years before the SA330 Puma which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or SA330 Puma?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 697 units of the SA330 Puma.