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206 JetRanger vs SH-3 Sea King

206 JetRanger vs SH-3 Sea King at a glance — top speed 226 vs 267 km/h, range 624 vs 1,005 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 10,002 kg, built 7,300 vs 1,300 units.

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-3 Sea King
Specifications
206 JetRanger SH-3 Sea King
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sikorsky
First flight 10 January 1966 11 March 1959
Year introduced 1967 1961
Number produced 7300 units 1300 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $25 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 19.0 m
Height 3.9 m 5.1 m
Length 12.9 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 267 km/h
Operational range 624 km 1,005 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 4,481 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 10,002 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 5,382 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 1,044 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is faster with a maximum speed of 267 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a longer range at 1,005 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or SH-3 Sea King?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,002 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King entered service first in 1961, 6 years before the 206 JetRanger which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or SH-3 Sea King?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 1,300 units of the SH-3 Sea King.