Bell 47 vs SA321 Super Frelon
Overview
The Bell 47 and the SA321 Super Frelon are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Aérospatiale respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 275 km/h for the SA321 Super Frelon. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 1,020 km for the SA321 Super Frelon. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the SA321 Super Frelon is 9.7x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 110 for the SA321 Super Frelon. The Bell 47 first flew 16 years before the SA321 Super Frelon (1946 vs 1962).
| 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 heavy transport helicopter, operational during the Cold War, prominently used by China, France, and Israel. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 7 December 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 110 units |
| Average unit price | $3.5 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 | 18.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 275 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,020 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,865 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 385 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon is faster with a maximum speed of 275 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 106 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a higher service ceiling at 3,100 meters (10,170 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or SA321 Super Frelon?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 20 years before the SA321 Super Frelon which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or SA321 Super Frelon?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 110 units of the SA321 Super Frelon.