Bell 430 vs MD-900
Bell 430 vs MD-900 at a glance — top speed 278 vs 259 km/h, range 600 vs 543 km, max takeoff weight 4,218 vs 2,835 kg, built 136 vs 5 units.
Specifications
|
Bell 430 |
MD-900 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Bell |
MD Helicopters |
| First flight |
25 October 1994 |
18 December 1992 |
| Year introduced |
1995 |
1994 |
| Number produced |
136 units |
5 units |
| Average unit price |
$10 million |
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| Wingspan |
12.8 m |
10.3 m |
| Height |
3.8 m |
3.7 m |
| Length |
15.3 m |
9.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
278 km/h |
259 km/h |
| Operational range |
600 km |
543 km |
| Service ceiling |
6,096 m |
5,334 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
4,218 kg |
2,835 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,406 kg |
1,531 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 585 kW
|
2 x 410 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Bell 430 or MD-900?
The Bell 430 is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the MD-900's 259 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 430 or MD-900?
The Bell 430 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the MD-900's 543 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 430 or MD-900?
The Bell 430 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the MD-900's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 430 or MD-900?
The Bell 430 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,218 kg compared to the MD-900's 2,835 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 430 or MD-900?
The Bell 430 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the MD-900's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 430 or MD-900?
The MD-900 entered service first in 1994, 1 years before the Bell 430 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 430 or MD-900?
The Bell 430 has been produced in greater numbers with 136 units compared to 5 units of the MD-900.
