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206 JetRanger vs R-4

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Sikorsky R-4 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 R-4
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Specifications
206 JetRanger R-4
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sikorsky
First flight 10 January 1966 13 January 1942
Year introduced 1967 1944
Number produced 7300 units 131 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $10K
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.6 m
Height 3.9 m 3.8 m
Length 12.9 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 121 km/h
Operational range 624 km 210 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 2,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 1,150 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW --
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Overview

The 206 JetRanger and the R-4 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 121 km/h for the R-4. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 210 km for the R-4. The 206 JetRanger operates at altitudes up to 4,572 m compared to 2,400 m for the R-4. At 2,495 kg MTOW, the 206 JetRanger is 2.2:1 the R-4's 1,150 kg.

The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 131 for the R-4. Unit cost is $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger vs $0.01M for the R-4. The R-4 first flew 24 years before the 206 JetRanger (1942 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or R-4?
The 206 JetRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 226 km/h compared to the R-4's 121 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or R-4?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the R-4's 210 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or R-4?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the R-4's 2,400 meters (7,874 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or R-4?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,495 kg compared to the R-4's 1,150 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or R-4?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the R-4's 10.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or R-4?
The 206 JetRanger is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the R-4 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or R-4?
The R-4 entered service first in 1944, 23 years before the 206 JetRanger which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or R-4?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 131 units of the R-4.