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505 Jet Ranger X vs Guimbal Cabri G2

505 Jet Ranger X vs Guimbal Cabri G2 at a glance — top speed 232 vs 185 km/h, range 617 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 2,030 vs 700 kg, built 360 vs 300 units.

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 505 Jet Ranger X
Guimbal Cabri G2 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Guimbal Cabri G2
Specifications
505 Jet Ranger X Guimbal Cabri G2
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Guimbal
First flight 11 November 2014 31 March 2005
Year introduced 2017 2008
Number produced 360 units 300 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $390K
Wingspan 11.3 m 7.2 m
Height 3.3 m 2.5 m
Length 13.0 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 617 km 700 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 2,286 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,030 kg 700 kg
Empty weight 1,669 kg 420 kg
Total thrust 1 x 377 kW 1 x 108 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The 505 Jet Ranger X is faster with a maximum speed of 232 km/h compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 185 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The Guimbal Cabri G2 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 617 km.
Which can fly higher, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 2,286 meters (7,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,030 kg compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 kg.
Which is larger, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The 505 Jet Ranger X is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 8.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The 505 Jet Ranger X is more expensive at approximately $1.2 million per unit compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The Guimbal Cabri G2 entered service first in 2008, 9 years before the 505 Jet Ranger X which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Guimbal Cabri G2?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 300 units of the Guimbal Cabri G2.