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206 JetRanger vs SA321 Super Frelon

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Aérospatiale SA321 Super Frelon military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA321 Super Frelon
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Specifications
206 JetRanger SA321 Super Frelon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Aérospatiale
First flight 10 January 1966 7 December 1962
Year introduced 1967 1966
Number produced 7300 units 110 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $3.5 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 18.9 m
Height 3.9 m 6.7 m
Length 12.9 m 23.0 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 275 km/h
Operational range 624 km 1,020 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 3,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 6,865 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 3 x 385 kW
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Overview

The 206 JetRanger and the SA321 Super Frelon are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Aérospatiale respectively.

Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 275 km/h for the SA321 Super Frelon. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 1,020 km for the SA321 Super Frelon. The 206 JetRanger operates at altitudes up to 4,572 m compared to 3,100 m for the SA321 Super Frelon. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the SA321 Super Frelon is 5.2x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.

The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 110 for the SA321 Super Frelon. Unit cost is $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger vs $3.5M for the SA321 Super Frelon. The SA321 Super Frelon first flew 4 years before the 206 JetRanger (1962 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon is faster with a maximum speed of 275 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 49 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or SA321 Super Frelon?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 3,100 meters (10,170 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon is more expensive at approximately $3.5 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon entered service first in 1966, 1 years before the 206 JetRanger which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or SA321 Super Frelon?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 110 units of the SA321 Super Frelon.