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Bell 47 vs Bristol Sycamore

Bell 47 vs Bristol Sycamore at a glance — top speed 169 vs 212 km/h, range 396 vs 531 km, max takeoff weight 1,338 vs 2,540 kg, built 5,600 vs 180 units.

Bell 47 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 47
Bristol Sycamore military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Bristol Sycamore
Specifications
Bell 47 Bristol Sycamore
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Bristol
First flight 1 January 1946 27 July 1947
Year introduced 1946 1953
Number produced 5600 units 180 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 100.8 m² 172.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 14.8 m
Height 2.8 m 4.2 m
Length 9.6 m 18.6 m
Maximum speed 169 km/h 212 km/h
Operational range 396 km 531 km
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg 2,540 kg
Empty weight 859 kg 1,728 kg
Total thrust 1 x 210 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore is faster with a maximum speed of 212 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 43 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore has a longer range at 531 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore is longer at 18.6 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 7 years before the Bristol Sycamore which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 180 units of the Bristol Sycamore.