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407 vs H175

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Airbus Helicopters H175 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H175
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Specifications
407 H175
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 29 June 1995 17 December 2009
Year introduced 1996 2014
Number produced 1600 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.4 m² 172.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 14.8 m
Height 3.6 m 5.3 m
Length 12.7 m 18.1 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 600 km 1,259 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 7,800 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 4,603 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 662 kW
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Overview

The 407 and the H175 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the 407 vs 315 km/h for the H175. The 407 has an operational range of 600 km vs 1,259 km for the H175. The H175 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,700 m for the 407. At 7,800 kg MTOW, the H175 is 2.9x the 407's 2,722 kg.

The 407 first flew 14 years before the H175 (1995 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or H175?
The H175 is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or H175?
The H175 has a longer range at 1,259 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or H175?
The H175 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or H175?
The H175 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,800 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or H175?
The H175 is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or H175?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 18 years before the H175 which entered service in 2014.