Bell 430 vs S-76 Spirit
Bell 430 vs S-76 Spirit at a glance — top speed 278 vs 287 km/h, range 600 vs 761 km, max takeoff weight 4,218 vs 5,307 kg, built 136 vs 875 units.
Specifications
|
Bell 430 |
S-76 Spirit |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Bell |
Sikorsky |
| First flight |
25 October 1994 |
13 March 1977 |
| Year introduced |
1995 |
1979 |
| Number produced |
136 units |
875 units |
| Average unit price |
$10 million |
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| Wingspan |
12.8 m |
13.4 m |
| Height |
3.8 m |
4.5 m |
| Length |
15.3 m |
16.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
278 km/h |
287 km/h |
| Operational range |
600 km |
761 km |
| Service ceiling |
6,096 m |
4,206 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
4,218 kg |
5,307 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,406 kg |
3,177 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 585 kW
|
2 x 688 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Bell 430 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the Bell 430's 278 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 430 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has a longer range at 761 km compared to the Bell 430's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 430 or S-76 Spirit?
The Bell 430 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the S-76 Spirit's 4,206 meters (13,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 430 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,307 kg compared to the Bell 430's 4,218 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 430 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the Bell 430's 15.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 430 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit entered service first in 1979, 16 years before the Bell 430 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 430 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has been produced in greater numbers with 875 units compared to 136 units of the Bell 430.
