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206 JetRanger vs SA330 Puma

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Aérospatiale SA330 Puma military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA330 Puma
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Specifications
206 JetRanger SA330 Puma
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Aérospatiale
First flight 10 January 1966 15 April 1965
Year introduced 1967 1968
Number produced 7300 units 697 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $2 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 15.0 m
Height 3.9 m 5.1 m
Length 12.9 m 18.2 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 624 km 580 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 7,000 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 3,536 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 1,175 kW
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Overview

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).

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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.