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407 vs S-92 Superhawk

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Sikorsky S-92 Superhawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-92 Superhawk
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Specifications
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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Overview

The 407 and the S-92 Superhawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the 407 vs 306 km/h for the S-92 Superhawk. The 407 has an operational range of 600 km vs 850 km for the S-92 Superhawk. The 407 operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 4,267 m for the S-92 Superhawk.

The 407 has been produced in 1,600 units vs 300 for the S-92 Superhawk. The 407 first flew 3 years before the S-92 Superhawk (1995 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk has a longer range at 850 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or S-92 Superhawk?
The 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 is heavier, the 407 or S-92 Superhawk?
The 407 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,722 kg compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or S-92 Superhawk?
The 407 is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or S-92 Superhawk?
The 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 407 or S-92 Superhawk?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 300 units of the S-92 Superhawk.