Bell 47 vs H215M / AS532 Cougar
Overview
The Bell 47 and the H215M / AS532 Cougar are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 250 km/h for the H215M / AS532 Cougar. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 573 km for the H215M / AS532 Cougar. At 9,000 kg MTOW, the H215M / AS532 Cougar is 6.7x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 408 for the H215M / AS532 Cougar. The Bell 47 first flew 32 years before the H215M / AS532 Cougar (1946 vs 1978).
| 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 utility helicopter, notable for search and rescue missions, extensively utilized in military and civilian sectors since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 1 September 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 408 units |
| Average unit price | $18 million |
| 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 | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 573 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,330 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 593 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 81 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a longer range at 573 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a higher service ceiling at 4,100 meters (13,451 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,000 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 32 years before the H215M / AS532 Cougar which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 408 units of the H215M / AS532 Cougar.