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206 JetRanger vs SA340 Gazelle

206 JetRanger vs SA340 Gazelle at a glance — top speed 226 vs 310 km/h, range 624 vs 361 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 2,100 kg, built 7,300 vs 1,775 units.

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRangerFull specs
Aérospatiale SA340 Gazelle military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA340 GazelleFull specs
Specifications
206 JetRanger SA340 Gazelle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Aérospatiale
First flight 10 January 1966 7 April 1967
Year introduced 1967 1973
Number produced 7300 units 1775 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $1.7 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.5 m
Height 3.9 m 3.2 m
Length 12.9 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 310 km/h
Operational range 624 km 361 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 4,450 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 2,100 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 1,009 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 1 x 650 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or SA340 Gazelle?
The SA340 Gazelle is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 84 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or SA340 Gazelle?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 361 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or SA340 Gazelle?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 4,450 meters (14,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or SA340 Gazelle?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,495 kg compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 2,100 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or SA340 Gazelle?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 11.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or SA340 Gazelle?
The SA340 Gazelle is more expensive at approximately $1.7 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or SA340 Gazelle?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 6 years before the SA340 Gazelle which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or SA340 Gazelle?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 1,775 units of the SA340 Gazelle.