Bell 47 vs Mi-38
Overview
The Bell 47 and the Mi-38 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Kazan respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 300 km/h for the Mi-38. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 880 km for the Mi-38. At 15,600 kg MTOW, the Mi-38 is 12:1 the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 13 for the Mi-38. The Bell 47 first flew 57 years before the Mi-38 (1946 vs 2003).
| 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 | -- |
| Russian multi-purpose helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, primarily used for passenger and cargo transport tasks. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kazan |
| First flight | 22 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 13 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 21.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 880 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,030 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 131 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a longer range at 880 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a higher service ceiling at 5,100 meters (16,732 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,600 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Mi-38?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 73 years before the Mi-38 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Mi-38?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 13 units of the Mi-38.