407 vs MD-900
407 vs MD-900 at a glance — top speed 260 vs 259 km/h, range 600 vs 543 km, max takeoff weight 2,722 vs 2,835 kg, built 1,600 vs 5 units.
Specifications
|
407 |
MD-900 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Bell |
MD Helicopters |
| First flight |
29 June 1995 |
18 December 1992 |
| Year introduced |
1996 |
1994 |
| Number produced |
1600 units |
5 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wing area |
89.4 m² |
-- m² |
| Wingspan |
10.7 m |
10.3 m |
| Height |
3.6 m |
3.7 m |
| Length |
12.7 m |
9.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
260 km/h |
259 km/h |
| Operational range |
600 km |
543 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,700 m |
5,334 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
2,722 kg |
2,835 kg |
| Empty weight |
1,210 kg |
1,531 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 606 kW
|
2 x 410 kW
|
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Which is faster, the 407 or MD-900?
The 407 is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the MD-900's 259 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or MD-900?
The 407 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the MD-900's 543 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or MD-900?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the MD-900's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or MD-900?
The MD-900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,835 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or MD-900?
The 407 is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the MD-900's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or MD-900?
The MD-900 entered service first in 1994, 2 years before the 407 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or MD-900?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 5 units of the MD-900.
