Bell 47 vs KUH-1 Surion
Overview
The Bell 47 and the KUH-1 Surion are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and KAI respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 270 km/h for the KUH-1 Surion. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 828 km for the KUH-1 Surion. At 8,709 kg MTOW, the KUH-1 Surion is 6.5x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 170 for the KUH-1 Surion. The Bell 47 first flew 64 years before the KUH-1 Surion (1946 vs 2010).
| 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 | -- |
| South Korean utility helicopter, utilized mainly for troop transportation and medevac, active in military operations since 2013. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| First flight | 10 March 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 170 units |
| Average unit price | $21 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 | 15.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 828 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,048 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,709 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,973 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 614 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 101 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion has a longer range at 828 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion has a higher service ceiling at 3,048 meters (10,000 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,709 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or KUH-1 Surion?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 67 years before the KUH-1 Surion which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or KUH-1 Surion?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 170 units of the KUH-1 Surion.