Bell 47 vs H160M Guépard
Overview
The Bell 47 and the H160M Guépard are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 325 km/h for the H160M Guépard. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 880 km for the H160M Guépard. At 5,670 kg MTOW, the H160M Guépard is 4.2x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 1 for the H160M Guépard. The Bell 47 first flew 69 years before the H160M Guépard (1946 vs 2015).
| 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 | -- |
| French multi-role helicopter, predominantly utilized for military services and receivied first deployment in 2021. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 13 March 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 1 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 880 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,900 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,240 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 478 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 156 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard has a longer range at 880 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or H160M Guépard?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 75 years before the H160M Guépard which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or H160M Guépard?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 1 units of the H160M Guépard.