Bell 47 vs S-92 Superhawk
Overview
The Bell 47 and the S-92 Superhawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 306 km/h for the S-92 Superhawk. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 850 km for the S-92 Superhawk.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 300 for the S-92 Superhawk. The Bell 47 first flew 52 years before the S-92 Superhawk (1946 vs 1998).
| 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 civilian utility and military helicopter, known for significant use in search-and-rescue missions worldwide since the 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 23 December 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $32 million |
| 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 | 17.2 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 306 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 850 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 7,031 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk 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 S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk has a longer range at 850 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or S-92 Superhawk?
The Bell 47 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,338 kg compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or S-92 Superhawk?
The Bell 47 is longer at 9.6 meters compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or S-92 Superhawk?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 58 years before the S-92 Superhawk which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or S-92 Superhawk?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 300 units of the S-92 Superhawk.