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Bell 430 vs MD-900

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🇺🇸 Bell 430
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🇺🇸 MD-900
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Specifications
Bell 430 MD-900
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell MD Helicopters
First flight 25 October 1994 18 December 1992
Year introduced 1995 1994
Number produced 136 units 5 units
Average unit price $10 million --
Wingspan 12.8 m 10.3 m
Height 3.8 m 3.7 m
Length 15.3 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 259 km/h
Operational range 600 km 543 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,218 kg 2,835 kg
Empty weight 2,406 kg 1,531 kg
Total thrust 2 x 585 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Overview

The Bell 430 and the MD-900 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and MD Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the Bell 430 vs 259 km/h for the MD-900. The Bell 430 has an operational range of 600 km vs 543 km for the MD-900. The Bell 430 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,334 m for the MD-900.

The Bell 430 has been produced in 136 units vs 5 for the MD-900. The MD-900 first flew 2 years before the Bell 430 (1992 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 430 or MD-900?
The Bell 430 is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the MD-900's 259 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 430 or MD-900?
The Bell 430 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the MD-900's 543 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 430 or MD-900?
The Bell 430 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the MD-900's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 430 or MD-900?
The Bell 430 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,218 kg compared to the MD-900's 2,835 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 430 or MD-900?
The Bell 430 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the MD-900's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 430 or MD-900?
The MD-900 entered service first in 1994, 1 years before the Bell 430 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 430 or MD-900?
The Bell 430 has been produced in greater numbers with 136 units compared to 5 units of the MD-900.