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505 Jet Ranger X vs UH-72 Lakota

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 505 Jet Ranger X
Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 UH-72 Lakota
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Specifications
505 Jet Ranger X UH-72 Lakota
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 11 November 2014 1 January 2006
Year introduced 2017 2007
Number produced 360 units 463 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wing area -- m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 11.0 m
Height 3.3 m 3.5 m
Length 13.0 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 268 km/h
Operational range 617 km 685 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 4,018 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,030 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 1,669 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 1 x 377 kW 2 x 275 kW
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Overview

The 505 Jet Ranger X and the UH-72 Lakota are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 232 km/h for the 505 Jet Ranger X vs 268 km/h for the UH-72 Lakota. The 505 Jet Ranger X has an operational range of 617 km vs 685 km for the UH-72 Lakota. The 505 Jet Ranger X operates at altitudes up to 5,670 m compared to 4,018 m for the UH-72 Lakota.

The 505 Jet Ranger X has been produced in 360 units vs 463 for the UH-72 Lakota. The UH-72 Lakota first flew 8 years before the 505 Jet Ranger X (2006 vs 2014).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 505 Jet Ranger X or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota is faster with a maximum speed of 268 km/h compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 232 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 505 Jet Ranger X or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has a longer range at 685 km compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 617 km.
Which can fly higher, the 505 Jet Ranger X or UH-72 Lakota?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 4,018 meters (13,182 ft).
Which is heavier, the 505 Jet Ranger X or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 2,030 kg.
Which is larger, the 505 Jet Ranger X or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 505 Jet Ranger X or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota entered service first in 2007, 10 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 UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has been produced in greater numbers with 463 units compared to 360 units of the 505 Jet Ranger X.