Bell 47 vs Z-19
Overview
The Bell 47 and the Z-19 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Harbin respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 280 km/h for the Z-19. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 700 km for the Z-19. At 4,250 kg MTOW, the Z-19 is 3.2x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 186 for the Z-19. The Bell 47 first flew 65 years before the Z-19 (1946 vs 2011).
| 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 | -- |
| Chinese light reconnaissance and attack helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, utilized by the People's Liberation Army for combat and scouting operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number produced | 186 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 | 111.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 280 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,250 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,350 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 350 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Z-19?
The Z-19 is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 111 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Z-19?
The Z-19 is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Z-19?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 66 years before the Z-19 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Z-19?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 186 units of the Z-19.