Bell 47 vs SA 315B Lama
Overview
The Bell 47 and the SA 315B Lama 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 SA 315B Lama. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 515 km for the SA 315B Lama.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 400 for the SA 315B Lama. The Bell 47 first flew 23 years before the SA 315B Lama (1946 vs 1969).
| 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 single-engined utility helicopter, developed in the late 1960s and introduced in the early 1970s, designed specifically for exceptional high-altitude operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 17 March 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 400 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 | 95.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 192 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 515 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,400 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,021 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 649 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama 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 SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama has a longer range at 515 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama has a higher service ceiling at 5,400 meters (17,716 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,300 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or SA 315B Lama?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 25 years before the SA 315B Lama which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or SA 315B Lama?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 400 units of the SA 315B Lama.