AH-6 Little Bird vs 206 JetRanger
American light attack helicopter, best recognized for deployment in special operations during conflicts like the Iraq War. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Military Helicopters |
Manufacturer | Boeing |
First flight | 27 February 1963 |
Year of introduction | 1980 |
Number produced | 1420 units |
Average unit price | $7.5 million |
American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Military Helicopters |
Manufacturer | Bell |
First flight | 10 January 1966 |
Year of introduction | 1967 |
Number produced | 7300 units |
Average unit price | $1.3 million |
Height | 2.6 m β |
Length | 9.2 m β |
Maximum speed | 282 km/h β |
Service ceiling | 4,877 m β |
Max. takeoff weight | 1,610 kg β |
Empty weight | 896 kg β |
Total thrust | 1 x 239 kW β |