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505 Jet Ranger X vs Mi-38

505 Jet Ranger X vs Mi-38 at a glance — top speed 232 vs 300 km/h, range 617 vs 880 km, max takeoff weight 2,030 vs 15,600 kg, built 360 vs 13 units.

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X military helicopters side profile drawing
Mil Mi-38 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-38
Specifications
505 Jet Ranger X Mi-38
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 11 November 2014 22 December 2003
Year introduced 2017 2019
Number produced 360 units 13 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wingspan 11.3 m 21.1 m
Height 3.3 m 5.1 m
Length 13.0 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 617 km 880 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 5,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,030 kg 15,600 kg
Empty weight 1,669 kg 8,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 377 kW 2 x 2,059 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 232 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 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 Mi-38?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the Mi-38's 5,100 meters (16,732 ft).
Which is heavier, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,600 kg compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 2,030 kg.
Which is larger, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Mi-38?
The 505 Jet Ranger X entered service first in 2017, 2 years before the Mi-38 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 505 Jet Ranger X or Mi-38?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 13 units of the Mi-38.