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407 vs MH-53J Pave Low III

407 vs MH-53J Pave Low III at a glance — top speed 260 vs 310 km/h, range 600 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 2,722 vs 20,865 kg, built 1,600 vs 41 units.

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Sikorsky MH-53J Pave Low III military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MH-53J Pave Low III
Specifications
407 MH-53J Pave Low III
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sikorsky
First flight 29 June 1995 --
Year introduced 1996 1988
Number produced 1600 units 41 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.4 m² 378.4 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 22.0 m
Height 3.6 m 7.6 m
Length 12.7 m 27.0 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 310 km/h
Operational range 600 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 4,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 20,865 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 14,515 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 3,230 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The MH-53J Pave Low III is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The MH-53J Pave Low III has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the MH-53J Pave Low III's 4,900 meters (16,076 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The MH-53J Pave Low III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,865 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The MH-53J Pave Low III is longer at 27.0 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The MH-53J Pave Low III entered service first in 1988, 8 years before the 407 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 41 units of the MH-53J Pave Low III.