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Bell 47 vs Mi-6 Hook

Bell 47 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 47
Mil Mi-6 Hook military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-6 Hook
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Specifications
Bell 47 Mi-6 Hook
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 1 January 1946 5 June 1957
Year introduced 1946 1959
Number produced 5600 units 500 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 100.8 m² 962.1 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 35.0 m
Height 2.8 m 9.2 m
Length 9.6 m 33.2 m
Maximum speed 169 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 396 km 970 km
Service ceiling -- m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg 44,000 kg
Empty weight 859 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 210 kW 2 x 4,100 kW
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Overview

The Bell 47 and the Mi-6 Hook are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 300 km/h for the Mi-6 Hook. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 970 km for the Mi-6 Hook. At 44,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-6 Hook is 33:1 the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.

The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 500 for the Mi-6 Hook. The Bell 47 first flew 11 years before the Mi-6 Hook (1946 vs 1957).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook 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-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook has a longer range at 970 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 44,000 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook is longer at 33.2 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Mi-6 Hook?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 13 years before the Mi-6 Hook which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Mi-6 Hook?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 500 units of the Mi-6 Hook.