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206 JetRanger vs Westland Scout

206 JetRanger vs Westland Scout at a glance — top speed 226 vs 211 km/h, range 624 vs 507 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 2,404 kg, built 7,300 vs 150 units.

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Westland Scout military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Scout
Specifications
206 JetRanger Westland Scout
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Westland
First flight 10 January 1966 29 August 1960
Year introduced 1967 1963
Number produced 7300 units 150 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area -- m² 75.9 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.8 m
Height 3.9 m 2.7 m
Length 12.9 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 211 km/h
Operational range 624 km 507 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 2,404 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 1,466 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 1 x 511 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or Westland Scout?
The 206 JetRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 226 km/h compared to the Westland Scout's 211 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or Westland Scout?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the Westland Scout's 507 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has a higher service ceiling at 5,400 meters (17,716 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or Westland Scout?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,495 kg compared to the Westland Scout's 2,404 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or Westland Scout?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the Westland Scout's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout entered service first in 1963, 4 years before the 206 JetRanger which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or Westland Scout?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 150 units of the Westland Scout.