Bell 47 vs MD-500
Overview
The Bell 47 and the MD-500 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Hughes respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 282 km/h for the MD-500. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 430 km for the MD-500.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 4,700 for the MD-500. The Bell 47 first flew 36 years before the MD-500 (1946 vs 1982).
| 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 light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| First flight | 28 January 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 4700 units |
| Average unit price | $4 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 | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 430 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,877 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,361 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 672 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 313 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or MD-500?
The MD-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 113 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or MD-500?
The MD-500 has a longer range at 430 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or MD-500?
The MD-500 has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or MD-500?
The MD-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,361 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or MD-500?
The Bell 47 is longer at 9.6 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or MD-500?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 21 years before the MD-500 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or MD-500?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 4,700 units of the MD-500.