Bell 47 vs Mi-10

Overview

The Bell 47 and the Mi-10 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 335 km/h for the Mi-10. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 430 km for the Mi-10. At 43,700 kg MTOW, the Mi-10 is 33:1 the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.

The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 55 for the Mi-10. The Bell 47 first flew 14 years before the Mi-10 (1946 vs 1960).

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.
Bell Bell 47 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 1 January 1946
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 5600 units
Average unit price --
Soviet military transport helicopter of flying crane configuration, developed in the early 1960s and used for carrying bulky or heavy loads.
Mil Mi-10 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 15 June 1960
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 55 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 100.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.3 m β—‰
Height 2.8 m
Length 9.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 169 km/h β—‰
Operational range 396 km β—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg β—‰
Empty weight 859 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 210 kW β—‰
Wing area 962.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 35.0 m β—‰
Height -- m
Length 32.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 335 km/h β—‰
Operational range 430 km β—‰
Service ceiling 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 43,700 kg β—‰
Empty weight 27,100 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,050 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Mi-10?
The Mi-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 335 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 166 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Mi-10?
The Mi-10 has a longer range at 430 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Mi-10?
The Mi-10 has a higher service ceiling at 3,000 meters (9,842 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Mi-10?
The Mi-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,700 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Mi-10?
The Mi-10 is longer at 32.9 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Mi-10?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 17 years before the Mi-10 which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Mi-10?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 55 units of the Mi-10.