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Bristol Belvedere vs Bristol Sycamore

Bristol Belvedere vs Bristol Sycamore at a glance — top speed 222 vs 212 km/h, range 740 vs 531 km, max takeoff weight 8,618 vs 2,540 kg, built 26 vs 180 units.

Bristol Belvedere military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Bristol Belvedere
Bristol Sycamore military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Bristol Sycamore
Specifications
Bristol Belvedere Bristol Sycamore
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bristol Bristol
First flight 5 July 1958 27 July 1947
Year introduced 1961 1953
Number produced 26 units 180 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 304.0 m² 172.0 m²
Wingspan 14.9 m 14.8 m
Height 5.2 m 4.2 m
Length 16.6 m 18.6 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 212 km/h
Operational range 740 km 531 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 8,618 kg 2,540 kg
Empty weight 5,148 kg 1,728 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,092 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bristol Belvedere or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Belvedere is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 212 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bristol Belvedere or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Belvedere has a longer range at 740 km compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 531 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bristol Belvedere or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Belvedere has a higher service ceiling at 3,658 meters (12,001 ft) compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bristol Belvedere or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Belvedere has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,618 kg compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the Bristol Belvedere or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore is longer at 18.6 meters compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 16.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bristol Belvedere or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore entered service first in 1953, 8 years before the Bristol Belvedere which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bristol Belvedere or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore has been produced in greater numbers with 180 units compared to 26 units of the Bristol Belvedere.