GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

Bristol Belvedere vs H-21 Shawnee

Bristol Belvedere vs H-21 Shawnee at a glance — top speed 222 vs 204 km/h, range 740 vs 426 km, max takeoff weight 8,618 vs 6,895 kg, built 26 vs 707 units.

Piasecki H-21 Shawnee military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 H-21 Shawnee
Specifications
Bristol Belvedere H-21 Shawnee
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bristol Piasecki
First flight 5 July 1958 11 April 1952
Year introduced 1961 --
Number produced 26 units 707 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 304.0 m² 282.5 m²
Wingspan 14.9 m 13.4 m
Height 5.2 m 4.8 m
Length 16.6 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 204 km/h
Operational range 740 km 426 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m 2,880 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,618 kg 6,895 kg
Empty weight 5,148 kg 4,060 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,092 kW 1 x 1,063 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bristol Belvedere or H-21 Shawnee?
The Bristol Belvedere is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the H-21 Shawnee's 204 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bristol Belvedere or H-21 Shawnee?
The Bristol Belvedere has a longer range at 740 km compared to the H-21 Shawnee's 426 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bristol Belvedere or H-21 Shawnee?
The Bristol Belvedere has a higher service ceiling at 3,658 meters (12,001 ft) compared to the H-21 Shawnee's 2,880 meters (9,448 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bristol Belvedere or H-21 Shawnee?
The Bristol Belvedere has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,618 kg compared to the H-21 Shawnee's 6,895 kg.
Which is larger, the Bristol Belvedere or H-21 Shawnee?
The Bristol Belvedere is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the H-21 Shawnee's 16.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bristol Belvedere or H-21 Shawnee?
The H-21 Shawnee has been produced in greater numbers with 707 units compared to 26 units of the Bristol Belvedere.