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Bell 47 vs H-34 Choctaw

Bell 47 vs H-34 Choctaw at a glance — top speed 169 vs 196 km/h, range 396 vs 306 km, max takeoff weight 1,338 vs 6,033 kg, built 5,600 vs 2,340 units.

Bell 47 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 47
Sikorsky H-34 Choctaw military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 H-34 Choctaw
Specifications
Bell 47 H-34 Choctaw
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sikorsky
First flight 1 January 1946 8 March 1954
Year introduced 1946 1954
Number produced 5600 units 2340 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 100.8 m² 228.8 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 17.1 m
Height 2.8 m 4.4 m
Length 9.6 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 169 km/h 196 km/h
Operational range 396 km 306 km
Service ceiling -- m 3,658 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg 6,033 kg
Empty weight 859 kg 3,468 kg
Total thrust 1 x 210 kW 1 x 1,137 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 47 or H-34 Choctaw?
The H-34 Choctaw is faster with a maximum speed of 196 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or H-34 Choctaw?
The Bell 47 has a longer range at 396 km compared to the H-34 Choctaw's 306 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or H-34 Choctaw?
The H-34 Choctaw 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 H-34 Choctaw?
The H-34 Choctaw has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,033 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or H-34 Choctaw?
The H-34 Choctaw is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or H-34 Choctaw?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 8 years before the H-34 Choctaw which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or H-34 Choctaw?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 2,340 units of the H-34 Choctaw.