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Bell 47 vs SA316 Alouette III

Bell 47 vs SA316 Alouette III at a glance — top speed 169 vs 210 km/h, range 396 vs 540 km, max takeoff weight 1,338 vs 2,200 kg, built 5,600 vs 2,000 units.

Bell 47 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 47
SA316 Alouette III military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA316 Alouette III
Specifications
Bell 47 SA316 Alouette III
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sud Aviation
First flight 1 January 1946 28 February 1959
Year introduced 1946 1961
Number produced 5600 units 2000 units
Average unit price -- $1.5 million
Wing area 100.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 11.0 m
Height 2.8 m 3.0 m
Length 9.6 m 10.0 m
Maximum speed 169 km/h 210 km/h
Operational range 396 km 540 km
Service ceiling -- m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg 2,200 kg
Empty weight 859 kg 1,143 kg
Total thrust 1 x 210 kW 1 x 713 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 47 or SA316 Alouette III?
The SA316 Alouette III is faster with a maximum speed of 210 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or SA316 Alouette III?
The SA316 Alouette III has a longer range at 540 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or SA316 Alouette III?
The SA316 Alouette III has a higher service ceiling at 3,200 meters (10,498 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or SA316 Alouette III?
The SA316 Alouette III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,200 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or SA316 Alouette III?
The SA316 Alouette III is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or SA316 Alouette III?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 15 years before the SA316 Alouette III which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or SA316 Alouette III?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 2,000 units of the SA316 Alouette III.