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206 JetRanger vs SA315 Alouette II

206 JetRanger vs SA315 Alouette II at a glance — top speed 226 vs 192 km/h, range 624 vs 565 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 1,600 kg, built 7,300 vs 1,300 units.

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
SA315 Alouette II military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA315 Alouette II
Specifications
206 JetRanger SA315 Alouette II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Sud Aviation
First flight 10 January 1966 12 March 1955
Year introduced 1967 1957
Number produced 7300 units 1300 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.2 m
Height 3.9 m 2.8 m
Length 12.9 m 9.7 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 192 km/h
Operational range 624 km 565 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 2,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 895 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 1 x 343 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or SA315 Alouette II?
The 206 JetRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 226 km/h compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 192 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or SA315 Alouette II?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 565 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or SA315 Alouette II?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 2,300 meters (7,545 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or SA315 Alouette II?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,495 kg compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or SA315 Alouette II?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 9.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or SA315 Alouette II?
The SA315 Alouette II entered service first in 1957, 10 years before the 206 JetRanger which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or SA315 Alouette II?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 1,300 units of the SA315 Alouette II.