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505 Jet Ranger X vs R-4

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 505 Jet Ranger X
Sikorsky R-4 military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
505 Jet Ranger X R-4
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sikorsky
First flight 11 November 2014 13 January 1942
Year introduced 2017 1944
Number produced 360 units 131 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $10K
Wingspan 11.3 m 11.6 m
Height 3.3 m 3.8 m
Length 13.0 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 121 km/h
Operational range 617 km 210 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 2,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,030 kg 1,150 kg
Empty weight 1,669 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 377 kW --
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Overview

The 505 Jet Ranger X and the R-4 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 232 km/h for the 505 Jet Ranger X vs 121 km/h for the R-4. The 505 Jet Ranger X has an operational range of 617 km vs 210 km for the R-4. The 505 Jet Ranger X operates at altitudes up to 5,670 m compared to 2,400 m for the R-4.

The 505 Jet Ranger X has been produced in 360 units vs 131 for the R-4. Unit cost is $1.2M for the 505 Jet Ranger X vs $0.01M for the R-4. The R-4 first flew 72 years before the 505 Jet Ranger X (1942 vs 2014).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 505 Jet Ranger X or R-4?
The 505 Jet Ranger X is faster with a maximum speed of 232 km/h compared to the R-4's 121 km/h, a difference of 111 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 505 Jet Ranger X or R-4?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a longer range at 617 km compared to the R-4's 210 km.
Which can fly higher, the 505 Jet Ranger X or R-4?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the R-4's 2,400 meters (7,874 ft).
Which is heavier, the 505 Jet Ranger X or R-4?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,030 kg compared to the R-4's 1,150 kg.
Which is larger, the 505 Jet Ranger X or R-4?
The 505 Jet Ranger X is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the R-4's 10.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 505 Jet Ranger X or R-4?
The 505 Jet Ranger X is more expensive at approximately $1.2 million per unit compared to the R-4 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the 505 Jet Ranger X or R-4?
The R-4 entered service first in 1944, 73 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 R-4?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 131 units of the R-4.