206 JetRanger vs TH-55 Osage
Overview
The 206 JetRanger and the TH-55 Osage are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Hughes respectively.
Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 140 km/h for the TH-55 Osage. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 480 km for the TH-55 Osage. The 206 JetRanger operates at altitudes up to 4,572 m compared to 4,000 m for the TH-55 Osage. At 2,495 kg MTOW, the 206 JetRanger is 3.5x the TH-55 Osage's 703 kg.
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 2,800 for the TH-55 Osage. The TH-55 Osage first flew 10 years before the 206 JetRanger (1956 vs 1966).
| American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 10 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 7300 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| American training helicopter, prominent during the Vietnam War, extensively utilized for instructional duties by the US Army. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| First flight | 2 October 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 2800 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 226 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 624 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,495 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,737 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 485 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 140 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 480 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 703 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 435 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 130 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or TH-55 Osage?
The 206 JetRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 226 km/h compared to the TH-55 Osage's 140 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or TH-55 Osage?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the TH-55 Osage's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or TH-55 Osage?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the TH-55 Osage's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or TH-55 Osage?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,495 kg compared to the TH-55 Osage's 703 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or TH-55 Osage?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the TH-55 Osage's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage entered service first in 1961, 6 years before the 206 JetRanger which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or TH-55 Osage?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 2,800 units of the TH-55 Osage.