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Bell 407 vs T129 ATAK

Bell 407 vs T129 ATAK at a glance — top speed 260 vs 281 km/h, range 600 vs 537 km, max takeoff weight 2,722 vs 5,056 kg.

Specifications
Bell 407 T129 ATAK
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell TAI
First flight 29 June 1995 28 September 2009
Year introduced 1996 2014
Number produced 1600 units N/A
Average unit price -- $50 million
Wing area 89.4 m² 111.2 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 11.9 m
Height 3.6 m 3.4 m
Length 12.7 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 281 km/h
Operational range 600 km 537 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 5,056 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 2,350 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 1,024 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 407 or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK is faster with a maximum speed of 281 km/h compared to the Bell 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 407 or T129 ATAK?
The Bell 407 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the T129 ATAK's 537 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 407 or T129 ATAK?
The Bell 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the T129 ATAK's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 407 or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,056 kg compared to the Bell 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 407 or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Bell 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 407 or T129 ATAK?
The Bell 407 entered service first in 1996, 18 years before the T129 ATAK which entered service in 2014.