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407 vs EC665 Tiger

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Eurocopter EC665 Tiger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 EC665 Tiger
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Specifications
407 EC665 Tiger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Eurocopter
First flight 29 June 1995 27 April 1991
Year introduced 1996 2002
Number produced 1600 units 180 units
Average unit price -- $36 million
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 4.5 m
Height 3.6 m 3.8 m
Length 12.7 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 600 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 2,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 6,100 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 4,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 479 kW
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Overview

The 407 and the EC665 Tiger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Eurocopter respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the 407 vs 315 km/h for the EC665 Tiger. The 407 has an operational range of 600 km vs 800 km for the EC665 Tiger. The 407 operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 2,000 m for the EC665 Tiger. At 6,100 kg MTOW, the EC665 Tiger is 2.2x the 407's 2,722 kg.

The 407 has been produced in 1,600 units vs 180 for the EC665 Tiger. The EC665 Tiger first flew 4 years before the 407 (1991 vs 1995).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a longer range at 800 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or EC665 Tiger?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the EC665 Tiger's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or EC665 Tiger?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 6 years before the EC665 Tiger which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or EC665 Tiger?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 180 units of the EC665 Tiger.