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Bell 407 vs UH-1Y Venom

Bell 407 vs UH-1Y Venom at a glance — top speed 260 vs 304 km/h, range 600 vs 240 km, max takeoff weight 2,722 vs 8,391 kg, built 1,600 vs 160 units.

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Specifications
Bell 407 UH-1Y Venom
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bell
First flight 29 June 1995 20 December 2001
Year introduced 1996 2008
Number produced 1600 units 160 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.4 m² 168.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 14.9 m
Height 3.6 m 4.5 m
Length 12.7 m 17.8 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 304 km/h
Operational range 600 km 240 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 8,391 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 5,371 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 1,363 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 407 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom is faster with a maximum speed of 304 km/h compared to the Bell 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 407 or UH-1Y Venom?
The Bell 407 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the UH-1Y Venom's 240 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 407 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Bell 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 407 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the Bell 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 407 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the Bell 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 407 or UH-1Y Venom?
The Bell 407 entered service first in 1996, 12 years before the UH-1Y Venom which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 407 or UH-1Y Venom?
The Bell 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 160 units of the UH-1Y Venom.