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206 JetRanger vs SH-60 Seahawk

206 JetRanger vs SH-60 Seahawk at a glance — top speed 226 vs 270 km/h, range 624 vs 830 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 9,926 kg, built 7,300 vs 938 units.

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-60 Seahawk
Specifications
206 JetRanger SH-60 Seahawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sikorsky
First flight 10 January 1966 12 December 1979
Year introduced 1967 1984
Number produced 7300 units 938 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area -- m² 210.2 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 16.4 m
Height 3.9 m 5.2 m
Length 12.9 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 624 km 830 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 3,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 9,926 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 6,895 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 1,410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a longer range at 830 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or SH-60 Seahawk?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,926 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or SH-60 Seahawk?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 17 years before the SH-60 Seahawk which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or SH-60 Seahawk?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 938 units of the SH-60 Seahawk.