505 Jet Ranger X vs TH-55 Osage
| Canadian light helicopter, introduced in 2017, renowned for use in training, utility, and corporate transportation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 11 November 2014 |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number produced | 360 units |
| Average unit price | $1.2 million |
| American training helicopter, prominent during the Vietnam War, extensively utilized for instructional duties by the US Army. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| First flight | 2 October 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 2800 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 566 km |
| Service ceiling | 5,670 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,030 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,669 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 377 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 7.7 m |
| Height | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 140 km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 703 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 435 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 130 kW â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of 505 Jet Ranger X by Antoine Alacusos.
Photo of TH-55 Osage by Alf van Beem.