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407 vs Guimbal Cabri G2

407 vs Guimbal Cabri G2 at a glance — top speed 260 vs 185 km/h, range 600 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 2,722 vs 700 kg, built 1,600 vs 300 units.

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Guimbal Cabri G2 military helicopters side profile drawing
Specifications
407 Guimbal Cabri G2
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Guimbal
First flight 29 June 1995 31 March 2005
Year introduced 1996 2008
Number produced 1600 units 300 units
Average unit price -- $390K
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 7.2 m
Height 3.6 m 2.5 m
Length 12.7 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 600 km 700 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 2,286 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 700 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 420 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 1 x 108 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The 407 is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 185 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The Guimbal Cabri G2 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 2,286 meters (7,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The 407 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,722 kg compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The 407 is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 12 years before the Guimbal Cabri G2 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 300 units of the Guimbal Cabri G2.