Bell 47 vs Scout
Overview
The Bell 47 and the Scout are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Westland respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 211 km/h for the Scout. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 507 km for the Scout.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 150 for the Scout. The Bell 47 first flew 14 years before the Scout (1946 vs 1960).
| 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 | -- |
| British light utility helicopter, developed in the late 1950s and operated from the 1960s to the 1990s, used primarily for observation, liaison, and light attack roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Westland |
| First flight | 29 August 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 150 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 75.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 211 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 507 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,400 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,404 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,466 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 511 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Scout?
The 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 Scout?
The Scout has a longer range at 507 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Scout?
The 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 Scout?
The 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 Scout?
The Bell 47 is longer at 9.6 meters compared to the Scout's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Scout?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 17 years before the Scout which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Scout?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 150 units of the Scout.