Bell 214 vs Bell 47
Overview
The Bell 214 and the Bell 47 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 259 km/h for the Bell 214 vs 169 km/h for the Bell 47. The Bell 214 has an operational range of 411 km vs 396 km for the Bell 47. At 6,804 kg MTOW, the Bell 214 is 5.1x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 214 has been produced in 405 units vs 5,600 for the Bell 47. The Bell 47 first flew 24 years before the Bell 214 (1946 vs 1970).
| American medium-lift helicopter, developed in the early 1970s, utilized for military transport and search and rescue operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 405 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American single-rotor light helicopter, developed in the mid-1940s and utilized for a wide range of civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 5600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 182.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 259 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 411 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,804 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,442 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,180 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 100.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 169 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 396 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 214 or Bell 47?
The Bell 214 is faster with a maximum speed of 259 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 214 or Bell 47?
The Bell 214 has a longer range at 411 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 214 or Bell 47?
The Bell 214 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 214 or Bell 47?
The Bell 214 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,804 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 214 or Bell 47?
The Bell 214 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 214 or Bell 47?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 26 years before the Bell 214 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 214 or Bell 47?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 405 units of the Bell 214.