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407 vs UH-72 Lakota

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 UH-72 Lakota
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Specifications
407 UH-72 Lakota
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 29 June 1995 1 January 2006
Year introduced 1996 2007
Number produced 1600 units 463 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.4 m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 11.0 m
Height 3.6 m 3.5 m
Length 12.7 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 268 km/h
Operational range 600 km 685 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 4,018 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 275 kW
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Overview

The 407 and the UH-72 Lakota are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the 407 vs 268 km/h for the UH-72 Lakota. The 407 has an operational range of 600 km vs 685 km for the UH-72 Lakota. The 407 operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 4,018 m for the UH-72 Lakota.

The 407 has been produced in 1,600 units vs 463 for the UH-72 Lakota. The 407 first flew 11 years before the UH-72 Lakota (1995 vs 2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota is faster with a maximum speed of 268 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has a longer range at 685 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or UH-72 Lakota?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 4,018 meters (13,182 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or UH-72 Lakota?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 11 years before the UH-72 Lakota which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or UH-72 Lakota?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 463 units of the UH-72 Lakota.