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Bell 47 vs V-12 Homer

Bell 47 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 47
Mil V-12 Homer military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 V-12 Homer
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Specifications
Bell 47 V-12 Homer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 1 January 1946 10 July 1968
Year introduced 1946 --
Number produced 5600 units 2 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 100.8 m² 962.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 35.0 m
Height 2.8 m 12.5 m
Length 9.6 m 37.0 m
Maximum speed 169 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 396 km 500 km
Service ceiling -- m 3,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg 105,000 kg
Empty weight 859 kg 69,100 kg
Total thrust 1 x 210 kW 4 x 4,800 kW
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Overview

The Bell 47 and the V-12 Homer are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 260 km/h for the V-12 Homer. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 500 km for the V-12 Homer. At 105,000 kg MTOW, the V-12 Homer is 78:1 the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.

The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 2 for the V-12 Homer. The Bell 47 first flew 22 years before the V-12 Homer (1946 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 47 or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 91 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer has a longer range at 500 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer has a higher service ceiling at 3,500 meters (11,482 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 105,000 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer is longer at 37.0 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or V-12 Homer?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 2 units of the V-12 Homer.