Bell 47 vs OH-6 Cayuse
Overview
The Bell 47 and the OH-6 Cayuse are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Hughes Helicopters respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 240 km/h for the OH-6 Cayuse. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 610 km for the OH-6 Cayuse.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 1,422 for the OH-6 Cayuse. The Bell 47 first flew 17 years before the OH-6 Cayuse (1946 vs 1963).
| 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 observation helicopter, introduced in the mid-1960s, designed for personnel transport, escort, and observation missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes Helicopters |
| First flight | 27 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 1422 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 | 50.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 610 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,800 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,225 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 557 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 236 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or OH-6 Cayuse?
The OH-6 Cayuse is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 71 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or OH-6 Cayuse?
The OH-6 Cayuse has a longer range at 610 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or OH-6 Cayuse?
The OH-6 Cayuse has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or OH-6 Cayuse?
The Bell 47 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,338 kg compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 1,225 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or OH-6 Cayuse?
The Bell 47 is longer at 9.6 meters compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or OH-6 Cayuse?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 20 years before the OH-6 Cayuse which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or OH-6 Cayuse?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 1,422 units of the OH-6 Cayuse.