Bell 47 vs S-76 Spirit
Overview
The Bell 47 and the S-76 Spirit are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 287 km/h for the S-76 Spirit. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 761 km for the S-76 Spirit. At 5,307 kg MTOW, the S-76 Spirit is 4.0x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 875 for the S-76 Spirit. The Bell 47 first flew 31 years before the S-76 Spirit (1946 vs 1977).
| 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 medium-size commercial utility helicopter, commonly used in civil, transport and search and rescue services since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 13 March 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 875 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 761 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,206 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,307 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,177 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 344 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 118 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has a longer range at 761 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has a higher service ceiling at 4,206 meters (13,799 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,307 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or S-76 Spirit?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 33 years before the S-76 Spirit which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or S-76 Spirit?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 875 units of the S-76 Spirit.