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Bell 47 vs HH-3 Jolly Green Giant

Bell 47 vs HH-3 Jolly Green Giant at a glance — top speed 169 vs 265 km/h, range 396 vs 1,443 km, max takeoff weight 1,338 vs 10,002 kg, built 5,600 vs 181 units.

Bell 47 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 47
Sikorsky HH-3 Jolly Green Giant military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HH-3 Jolly Green Giant
Specifications
Bell 47 HH-3 Jolly Green Giant
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sikorsky
First flight 1 January 1946 17 June 1963
Year introduced 1946 1963
Number produced 5600 units 181 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 100.8 m² 280.5 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 19.0 m
Height 2.8 m 5.5 m
Length 9.6 m 22.0 m
Maximum speed 169 km/h 265 km/h
Operational range 396 km 1,443 km
Service ceiling -- m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg 10,002 kg
Empty weight 859 kg 6,051 kg
Total thrust 1 x 210 kW 2 x 1,000 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 47 or HH-3 Jolly Green Giant?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant is faster with a maximum speed of 265 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 96 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or HH-3 Jolly Green Giant?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has a longer range at 1,443 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or HH-3 Jolly Green Giant?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or HH-3 Jolly Green Giant?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,002 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or HH-3 Jolly Green Giant?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or HH-3 Jolly Green Giant?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 17 years before the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or HH-3 Jolly Green Giant?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 181 units of the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant.