Bell 47 vs HH-3 Jolly Green Giant
Overview
The Bell 47 and the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 265 km/h for the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 1,443 km for the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant. At 10,002 kg MTOW, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant is 7.5x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 181 for the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant. The Bell 47 first flew 17 years before the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant (1946 vs 1963).
| 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 | -- |
| American twin-engine transport and search and rescue helicopter, developed in the early 1960s, utilized for long-range recovery operations and maritime rescue. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 17 June 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 181 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 | 280.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 265 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,443 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,400 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,002 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,051 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 500 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.