Bell 47 vs SA315 Alouette II
Overview
The Bell 47 and the SA315 Alouette II are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Aérospatiale respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 192 km/h for the SA315 Alouette II. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 565 km for the SA315 Alouette II.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 1,300 for the SA315 Alouette II. The Bell 47 first flew 9 years before the SA315 Alouette II (1946 vs 1955).
| 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 | -- |
| French light helicopter, renowned for its high-altitude service in the Himalayas during the 1960s and subsequent global deployments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 12 March 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1957 |
| Number produced | 1300 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 | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 192 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 565 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 2,300 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 895 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 343 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or SA315 Alouette II?
The SA315 Alouette II is faster with a maximum speed of 192 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or SA315 Alouette II?
The SA315 Alouette II has a longer range at 565 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or SA315 Alouette II?
The SA315 Alouette II has a higher service ceiling at 2,300 meters (7,545 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or SA315 Alouette II?
The SA315 Alouette II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or SA315 Alouette II?
The SA315 Alouette II is longer at 9.7 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or SA315 Alouette II?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 11 years before the SA315 Alouette II which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or SA315 Alouette II?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 1,300 units of the SA315 Alouette II.