Bell 47 vs H-19 Chickasaw
Overview
The Bell 47 and the H-19 Chickasaw are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 163 km/h for the H-19 Chickasaw. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 720 km for the H-19 Chickasaw. At 3,402 kg MTOW, the H-19 Chickasaw is 2.5x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 1,728 for the H-19 Chickasaw. The Bell 47 first flew 3 years before the H-19 Chickasaw (1946 vs 1949).
| 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 | -- |
| American multi-purpose piston-engined utility helicopter, developed in the mid-20th century, extensively used for transport, rescue, and medical evacuation by various global military and civil operators. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 10 November 1949 |
| Year introduced | 1950 |
| Number produced | 1728 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 204.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 163 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 720 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,402 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,175 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 450 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or H-19 Chickasaw?
The Bell 47 is faster with a maximum speed of 169 km/h compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 163 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or H-19 Chickasaw?
The H-19 Chickasaw has a longer range at 720 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or H-19 Chickasaw?
The H-19 Chickasaw has a higher service ceiling at 3,200 meters (10,498 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or H-19 Chickasaw?
The H-19 Chickasaw has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,402 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or H-19 Chickasaw?
The H-19 Chickasaw is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or H-19 Chickasaw?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 4 years before the H-19 Chickasaw which entered service in 1950.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or H-19 Chickasaw?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 1,728 units of the H-19 Chickasaw.