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Bell 47 vs Westland Scout

Bell 47 vs Westland Scout at a glance — top speed 169 vs 211 km/h, range 396 vs 507 km, max takeoff weight 1,338 vs 2,404 kg, built 5,600 vs 150 units.

Bell 47 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 47
Westland Scout military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Scout
Specifications
Bell 47 Westland Scout
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Westland
First flight 1 January 1946 29 August 1960
Year introduced 1946 1963
Number produced 5600 units 150 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 100.8 m² 75.9 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.8 m
Height 2.8 m 2.7 m
Length 9.6 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 169 km/h 211 km/h
Operational range 396 km 507 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg 2,404 kg
Empty weight 859 kg 1,466 kg
Total thrust 1 x 210 kW 1 x 511 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout is faster with a maximum speed of 211 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has a longer range at 507 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has a higher service ceiling at 5,400 meters (17,716 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,404 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Westland Scout?
The Bell 47 is longer at 9.6 meters compared to the Westland Scout's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Westland Scout?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 17 years before the Westland Scout which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Westland Scout?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 150 units of the Westland Scout.