Bell 47 vs H175
Overview
The Bell 47 and the H175 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 315 km/h for the H175. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 1,259 km for the H175. At 7,800 kg MTOW, the H175 is 5.8x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 first flew 63 years before the H175 (1946 vs 2009).
| 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 | -- |
| European super-medium utility helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for oil and gas industry support, search and rescue, and corporate transportation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 17 December 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| 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 | 172.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,259 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,603 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 662 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or H175?
The H175 is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 146 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or H175?
The H175 has a longer range at 1,259 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or H175?
The H175 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or H175?
The H175 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,800 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or H175?
The H175 is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or H175?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 68 years before the H175 which entered service in 2014.