Bell 47 vs OH-6 Cayuse
Bell 47 vs OH-6 Cayuse at a glance — top speed 169 vs 240 km/h, range 396 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 1,338 vs 1,225 kg, built 5,600 vs 1,422 units.
Specifications
|
Bell 47 |
OH-6 Cayuse |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Bell |
Hughes |
| First flight |
1 January 1946 |
27 February 1963 |
| Year introduced |
1946 |
1966 |
| Number produced |
5600 units |
1422 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wing area |
100.8 m² |
50.6 m² |
| Wingspan |
11.3 m |
8.0 m |
| Height |
2.8 m |
2.5 m |
| Length |
9.6 m |
9.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
169 km/h |
240 km/h |
| Operational range |
396 km |
610 km |
| Service ceiling |
-- m |
4,800 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,338 kg |
1,225 kg |
| Empty weight |
859 kg |
557 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 210 kW
|
1 x 236 kW
|
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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.
