Bell 214 vs MD-500
Bell 214 vs MD-500 at a glance — top speed 259 vs 282 km/h, range 411 vs 430 km, max takeoff weight 6,804 vs 1,361 kg, built 405 vs 4,700 units.
Specifications
|
Bell 214 |
MD-500 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Bell |
Hughes |
| First flight |
1 January 1970 |
28 January 1982 |
| Year introduced |
1972 |
1967 |
| Number produced |
405 units |
4700 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$4 million |
| Wing area |
182.4 m² |
-- m² |
| Wingspan |
15.0 m |
8.3 m |
| Height |
3.9 m |
2.6 m |
| Length |
14.6 m |
9.4 m |
| Maximum speed |
259 km/h |
282 km/h |
| Operational range |
411 km |
430 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,000 m |
4,877 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
6,804 kg |
1,361 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,442 kg |
672 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 2,180 kW
|
1 x 313 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Bell 214 or MD-500?
The MD-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Bell 214's 259 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 214 or MD-500?
The MD-500 has a longer range at 430 km compared to the Bell 214's 411 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 214 or MD-500?
The Bell 214 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the MD-500's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 214 or MD-500?
The Bell 214 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,804 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 214 or MD-500?
The Bell 214 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 214 or MD-500?
The MD-500 entered service first in 1967, 5 years before the Bell 214 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 214 or MD-500?
The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 405 units of the Bell 214.
