Bell 47 vs Robinson R22
Bell 47 vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 169 vs 188 km/h, range 396 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 1,338 vs 621 kg, built 5,600 vs 4,600 units.
Specifications
|
Bell 47 |
Robinson R22 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Bell |
Robinson |
| First flight |
1 January 1946 |
28 August 1975 |
| Year introduced |
1946 |
1979 |
| Number produced |
5600 units |
4600 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$400K |
| Wing area |
100.8 m² |
-- m² |
| Wingspan |
11.3 m |
7.7 m |
| Height |
2.8 m |
2.5 m |
| Length |
9.6 m |
8.8 m |
| Maximum speed |
169 km/h |
188 km/h |
| Operational range |
396 km |
387 km |
| Service ceiling |
-- m |
4,267 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,338 kg |
621 kg |
| Empty weight |
859 kg |
361 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 210 kW
|
1 x 93 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 is faster with a maximum speed of 188 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Robinson R22?
The Bell 47 has a longer range at 396 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Robinson R22?
The Bell 47 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,338 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Robinson R22?
The Bell 47 is longer at 9.6 meters compared to the Robinson R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Robinson R22?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 33 years before the Robinson R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Robinson R22?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 4,600 units of the Robinson R22.
