Bell 47 vs SA330 Puma
Overview
The Bell 47 and the SA330 Puma are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Aérospatiale respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 257 km/h for the SA330 Puma. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 580 km for the SA330 Puma. At 7,000 kg MTOW, the SA330 Puma is 5.2x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 697 for the SA330 Puma. The Bell 47 first flew 19 years before the SA330 Puma (1946 vs 1965).
| 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 medium-lift utility helicopter with extensive global service in troop transport since the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 15 April 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 697 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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 | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 257 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 580 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,800 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,536 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,175 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 257 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a longer range at 580 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or SA330 Puma?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 22 years before the SA330 Puma which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or SA330 Puma?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 697 units of the SA330 Puma.