Bell 47 vs SH-3 Sea King
Overview
The Bell 47 and the SH-3 Sea King are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 267 km/h for the SH-3 Sea King. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 1,005 km for the SH-3 Sea King. At 10,002 kg MTOW, the SH-3 Sea King is 7.5x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 1,300 for the SH-3 Sea King. The Bell 47 first flew 13 years before the SH-3 Sea King (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 | -- |
| American amphibious helicopter, enlisted for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War, renowned for Apollo space missions recovery. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 11 March 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 1300 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 267 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,005 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,481 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,002 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,382 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 522 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is faster with a maximum speed of 267 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 98 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a longer range at 1,005 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a higher service ceiling at 4,481 meters (14,701 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,002 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or SH-3 Sea King?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 15 years before the SH-3 Sea King which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or SH-3 Sea King?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 1,300 units of the SH-3 Sea King.