Bell 430 vs Bell 47
Overview
The Bell 430 and the Bell 47 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 278 km/h for the Bell 430 vs 169 km/h for the Bell 47. The Bell 430 has an operational range of 600 km vs 396 km for the Bell 47. At 4,218 kg MTOW, the Bell 430 is 3.2x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 430 has been produced in 136 units vs 5,600 for the Bell 47. The Bell 47 first flew 48 years before the Bell 430 (1946 vs 1994).
| American commercial helicopter, actively utilized globally for medical services and executive transportation since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 25 October 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 136 units |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| American single-rotor light helicopter, developed in the mid-1940s and utilized for a wide range of civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 5600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 12.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 278 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,218 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,406 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 293 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 100.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 169 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 396 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 430 or Bell 47?
The Bell 430 is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 109 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 430 or Bell 47?
The Bell 430 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 430 or Bell 47?
The Bell 430 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 430 or Bell 47?
The Bell 430 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,218 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 430 or Bell 47?
The Bell 430 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 430 or Bell 47?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 49 years before the Bell 430 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 430 or Bell 47?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 136 units of the Bell 430.