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206 JetRanger vs V-12 Homer

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Mil V-12 Homer military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 V-12 Homer
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Specifications
206 JetRanger V-12 Homer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 10 January 1966 10 July 1968
Year introduced 1967 --
Number produced 7300 units 2 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area -- m² 962.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 35.0 m
Height 3.9 m 12.5 m
Length 12.9 m 37.0 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 624 km 500 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 3,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 105,000 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 69,100 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 4 x 4,800 kW
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Overview

The 206 JetRanger and the V-12 Homer are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 260 km/h for the V-12 Homer. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 500 km for the V-12 Homer. The 206 JetRanger operates at altitudes up to 4,572 m compared to 3,500 m for the V-12 Homer. At 105,000 kg MTOW, the V-12 Homer is 42:1 the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.

The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 2 for the V-12 Homer. The 206 JetRanger first flew 2 years before the V-12 Homer (1966 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or V-12 Homer?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the V-12 Homer's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or V-12 Homer?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the V-12 Homer's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 105,000 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer is longer at 37.0 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or V-12 Homer?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 2 units of the V-12 Homer.