Bell 47 vs EC665 Tiger
Overview
The Bell 47 and the EC665 Tiger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Eurocopter respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 315 km/h for the EC665 Tiger. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 800 km for the EC665 Tiger. At 6,100 kg MTOW, the EC665 Tiger is 4.6x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 180 for the EC665 Tiger. The Bell 47 first flew 45 years before the EC665 Tiger (1946 vs 1991).
| 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 | -- |
| German-French attack helicopter, primarily deployed in Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali for anti-armor, fire support, and reconnaissance missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Eurocopter |
| First flight | 27 April 1991 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 180 units |
| Average unit price | $36 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 | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 2,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 479 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 146 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a higher service ceiling at 2,000 meters (6,561 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or EC665 Tiger?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 56 years before the EC665 Tiger which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or EC665 Tiger?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 180 units of the EC665 Tiger.