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Bell 407 vs S-92 Superhawk

Bell 407 vs S-92 Superhawk at a glance — top speed 260 vs 306 km/h, range 600 vs 850 km, built 1,600 vs 300 units.

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🇺🇸 Bell 407Full specs
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🇺🇸 S-92 SuperhawkFull specs
Specifications
Bell 407 S-92 Superhawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sikorsky
First flight 29 June 1995 23 December 1998
Year introduced 1996 2004
Number produced 1600 units 300 units
Average unit price -- $32 million
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 17.2 m
Height 3.6 m -- m
Length 12.7 m -- m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 600 km 850 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg -- kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 7,031 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 407 or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the Bell 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 407 or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk has a longer range at 850 km compared to the Bell 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 407 or S-92 Superhawk?
The Bell 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which entered service first, the Bell 407 or S-92 Superhawk?
The Bell 407 entered service first in 1996, 8 years before the S-92 Superhawk which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 407 or S-92 Superhawk?
The Bell 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 300 units of the S-92 Superhawk.