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505 Jet Ranger X vs H160M Guépard

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 505 Jet Ranger X
Airbus Helicopters H160M Guépard military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H160M Guépard
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Specifications
505 Jet Ranger X H160M Guépard
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 11 November 2014 13 March 2015
Year introduced 2017 2021
Number produced 360 units 1 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wingspan 11.3 m 13.4 m
Height 3.3 m 4.0 m
Length 13.0 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 617 km 880 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 5,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,030 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,669 kg 4,240 kg
Total thrust 1 x 377 kW 2 x 956 kW
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Overview

The 505 Jet Ranger X and the H160M Guépard are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 232 km/h for the 505 Jet Ranger X vs 325 km/h for the H160M Guépard. The 505 Jet Ranger X has an operational range of 617 km vs 880 km for the H160M Guépard. The H160M Guépard operates at altitudes up to 5,900 m compared to 5,670 m for the 505 Jet Ranger X. At 5,670 kg MTOW, the H160M Guépard is 2.8x the 505 Jet Ranger X's 2,030 kg.

The 505 Jet Ranger X has been produced in 360 units vs 1 for the H160M Guépard. The 505 Jet Ranger X first flew 1 years before the H160M Guépard (2014 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 505 Jet Ranger X or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 232 km/h, a difference of 93 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 505 Jet Ranger X or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard has a longer range at 880 km compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 617 km.
Which can fly higher, the 505 Jet Ranger X or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 5,670 meters (18,602 ft).
Which is heavier, the 505 Jet Ranger X or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 2,030 kg.
Which is larger, the 505 Jet Ranger X or H160M Guépard?
The 505 Jet Ranger X is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the H160M Guépard's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the 505 Jet Ranger X or H160M Guépard?
The 505 Jet Ranger X entered service first in 2017, 4 years before the H160M Guépard which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 505 Jet Ranger X or H160M Guépard?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 1 units of the H160M Guépard.