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Djinn vs Saro Skeeter

Djinn vs Saro Skeeter at a glance — top speed 130 vs 175 km/h, range 220 vs 420 km, max takeoff weight 800 vs 1,043 kg, built 178 vs 78 units.

Sud-Ouest Djinn military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Djinn
Saunders-Roe Saro Skeeter military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Saro Skeeter
Specifications
Djinn Saro Skeeter
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sud-Ouest Saunders-Roe
First flight 16 December 1953 10 October 1948
Year introduced -- 1956
Number produced 178 units 78 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 95.0 m² 74.7 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 9.8 m
Height 2.6 m 2.9 m
Length 5.3 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 130 km/h 175 km/h
Operational range 220 km 420 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 3,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 800 kg 1,043 kg
Empty weight 360 kg 751 kg
Total thrust 1 x 179 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Djinn or Saro Skeeter?
The Saro Skeeter is faster with a maximum speed of 175 km/h compared to the Djinn's 130 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Djinn or Saro Skeeter?
The Saro Skeeter has a longer range at 420 km compared to the Djinn's 220 km.
Which can fly higher, the Djinn or Saro Skeeter?
The Saro Skeeter has a higher service ceiling at 3,900 meters (12,795 ft) compared to the Djinn's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Djinn or Saro Skeeter?
The Saro Skeeter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,043 kg compared to the Djinn's 800 kg.
Which is larger, the Djinn or Saro Skeeter?
The Saro Skeeter is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the Djinn's 5.3 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Djinn or Saro Skeeter?
The Djinn has been produced in greater numbers with 178 units compared to 78 units of the Saro Skeeter.