AH-6 Little Bird vs SA340 Gazelle

American light attack helicopter, best recognized for deployment in special operations during conflicts like the Iraq War.
Picture of AH-6 Little Bird
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 27 February 1963
Year introduced 1980
Number produced 1420 units
Average unit price $7.5 million
French light utility helicopter, known for its extensive use in military and civil applications since its 1960s introduction.
Picture of SA340 Gazelle
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale
First flight 7 April 1967
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 1775 units
Average unit price $1.7 million
Wingspan -- m
Height 2.6 m â—‰
Length 9.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 282 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 4,877 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,610 kg â—‰
Empty weight 896 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW â—‰
Wingspan 10.5 m
Height 3.2 m â—‰
Length 11.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 310 km/h â—‰
Operational range 670 km
Service ceiling 4,450 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,100 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,009 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 650 kW â—‰

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