Bell 47 vs Oryx
Overview
The Bell 47 and the Oryx are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Atlas respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 306 km/h for the Oryx. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 303 km for the Oryx. At 8,000 kg MTOW, the Oryx is 6.0x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 50 for the Oryx. The Bell 47 first flew 40 years before the Oryx (1946 vs 1986).
| 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 | -- |
| South African medium-sized utility helicopter, developed in the 1980s and introduced in the early 1990s, used primarily for transport, search and rescue, and peacekeeping operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Atlas |
| First flight | 1 January 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 50 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 | 191.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 306 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 303 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,162 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 700 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Oryx?
The Oryx is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 137 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Oryx?
The Bell 47 has a longer range at 396 km compared to the Oryx's 303 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Oryx?
The Oryx has a higher service ceiling at 7,162 meters (23,497 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Oryx?
The Oryx has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Oryx?
The Oryx is longer at 15.4 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Oryx?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 41 years before the Oryx which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Oryx?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 50 units of the Oryx.