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505 Jet Ranger X vs TH-55 Osage

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 505 Jet Ranger X
Hughes TH-55 Osage military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 TH-55 Osage
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Specifications
505 Jet Ranger X TH-55 Osage
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Hughes
First flight 11 November 2014 2 October 1956
Year introduced 2017 1961
Number produced 360 units 2800 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wingspan 11.3 m 7.7 m
Height 3.3 m 2.5 m
Length 13.0 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 140 km/h
Operational range 617 km 480 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,030 kg 703 kg
Empty weight 1,669 kg 435 kg
Total thrust 1 x 377 kW 1 x 130 kW
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Overview

The 505 Jet Ranger X and the TH-55 Osage are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Hughes respectively.

Top speed is 232 km/h for the 505 Jet Ranger X vs 140 km/h for the TH-55 Osage. The 505 Jet Ranger X has an operational range of 617 km vs 480 km for the TH-55 Osage. The 505 Jet Ranger X operates at altitudes up to 5,670 m compared to 4,000 m for the TH-55 Osage. At 2,030 kg MTOW, the 505 Jet Ranger X is 2.9:1 the TH-55 Osage's 703 kg.

The 505 Jet Ranger X has been produced in 360 units vs 2,800 for the TH-55 Osage. The TH-55 Osage first flew 58 years before the 505 Jet Ranger X (1956 vs 2014).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 505 Jet Ranger X or TH-55 Osage?
The 505 Jet Ranger X is faster with a maximum speed of 232 km/h compared to the TH-55 Osage's 140 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 505 Jet Ranger X or TH-55 Osage?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a longer range at 617 km compared to the TH-55 Osage's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the 505 Jet Ranger X or TH-55 Osage?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the TH-55 Osage's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the 505 Jet Ranger X or TH-55 Osage?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,030 kg compared to the TH-55 Osage's 703 kg.
Which is larger, the 505 Jet Ranger X or TH-55 Osage?
The 505 Jet Ranger X is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the TH-55 Osage's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the 505 Jet Ranger X or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage entered service first in 1961, 56 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 TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage has been produced in greater numbers with 2,800 units compared to 360 units of the 505 Jet Ranger X.