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206 JetRanger vs Bristol Sycamore

206 JetRanger vs Bristol Sycamore at a glance — top speed 226 vs 212 km/h, range 624 vs 531 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 2,540 kg, built 7,300 vs 180 units.

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Bristol Sycamore military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Bristol Sycamore
Specifications
206 JetRanger Bristol Sycamore
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bristol
First flight 10 January 1966 27 July 1947
Year introduced 1967 1953
Number produced 7300 units 180 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area -- m² 172.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 14.8 m
Height 3.9 m 4.2 m
Length 12.9 m 18.6 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 212 km/h
Operational range 624 km 531 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 2,540 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 1,728 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or Bristol Sycamore?
The 206 JetRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 226 km/h compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 212 km/h, a difference of 14 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or Bristol Sycamore?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 531 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or Bristol Sycamore?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore is longer at 18.6 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore entered service first in 1953, 14 years before the 206 JetRanger which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or Bristol Sycamore?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 180 units of the Bristol Sycamore.