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Bell 47 vs Bristol Belvedere

Bell 47 vs Bristol Belvedere at a glance — top speed 169 vs 222 km/h, range 396 vs 740 km, max takeoff weight 1,338 vs 8,618 kg, built 5,600 vs 26 units.

Bell 47 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 47
Bristol Belvedere military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Bristol Belvedere
Specifications
Bell 47 Bristol Belvedere
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bristol
First flight 1 January 1946 5 July 1958
Year introduced 1946 1961
Number produced 5600 units 26 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 100.8 m² 304.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 14.9 m
Height 2.8 m 5.2 m
Length 9.6 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 169 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 396 km 740 km
Service ceiling -- m 3,658 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg 8,618 kg
Empty weight 859 kg 5,148 kg
Total thrust 1 x 210 kW 2 x 1,092 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Bristol Belvedere?
The Bristol Belvedere is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Bristol Belvedere?
The Bristol Belvedere has a longer range at 740 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Bristol Belvedere?
The Bristol Belvedere has a higher service ceiling at 3,658 meters (12,001 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Bristol Belvedere?
The Bristol Belvedere has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,618 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Bristol Belvedere?
The Bristol Belvedere is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Bristol Belvedere?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 15 years before the Bristol Belvedere which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Bristol Belvedere?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 26 units of the Bristol Belvedere.