Bell 47 vs SA316 Alouette III
Overview
The Bell 47 and the SA316 Alouette III are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sud Aviation respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 210 km/h for the SA316 Alouette III. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 540 km for the SA316 Alouette III.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 2,000 for the SA316 Alouette III. The Bell 47 first flew 13 years before the SA316 Alouette III (1946 vs 1959).
| 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 utility helicopter, popular in the Cold War-era, extensively utilized for search and rescue, and light transport roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sud Aviation |
| First flight | 28 February 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 2000 units |
| Average unit price | $1.5 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 | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 210 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 540 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,143 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 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.