407 vs Bell 430
407 vs Bell 430 at a glance — top speed 260 vs 278 km/h, range 600 vs 600 km, max takeoff weight 2,722 vs 4,218 kg, built 1,600 vs 136 units.
Specifications
|
407 |
Bell 430 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Bell |
Bell |
| First flight |
29 June 1995 |
25 October 1994 |
| Year introduced |
1996 |
1995 |
| Number produced |
1600 units |
136 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$10 million |
| Wing area |
89.4 m² |
-- m² |
| Wingspan |
10.7 m |
12.8 m |
| Height |
3.6 m |
3.8 m |
| Length |
12.7 m |
15.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
260 km/h |
278 km/h |
| Operational range |
600 km |
600 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,700 m |
6,096 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
2,722 kg |
4,218 kg |
| Empty weight |
1,210 kg |
2,406 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 606 kW
|
2 x 585 kW
|
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Which is faster, the 407 or Bell 430?
The Bell 430 is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or Bell 430?
The Bell 430 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or Bell 430?
The Bell 430 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or Bell 430?
The Bell 430 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,218 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or Bell 430?
The Bell 430 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or Bell 430?
The Bell 430 entered service first in 1995, 1 years before the 407 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or Bell 430?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 136 units of the Bell 430.
