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Bell 47 vs SA315 Alouette II

Bell 47 vs SA315 Alouette II at a glance — top speed 169 vs 192 km/h, range 396 vs 565 km, max takeoff weight 1,338 vs 1,600 kg, built 5,600 vs 1,300 units.

Bell 47 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 47
SA315 Alouette II military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA315 Alouette II
Specifications
Bell 47 SA315 Alouette II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sud Aviation
First flight 1 January 1946 12 March 1955
Year introduced 1946 1957
Number produced 5600 units 1300 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 100.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.2 m
Height 2.8 m 2.8 m
Length 9.6 m 9.7 m
Maximum speed 169 km/h 192 km/h
Operational range 396 km 565 km
Service ceiling -- m 2,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 859 kg 895 kg
Total thrust 1 x 210 kW 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.