206 JetRanger vs MD-500

American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s.
Picture of 206 JetRanger
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 light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications.
Picture of MD-500
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Hughes
First flight 28 January 1982
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 4700 units
Average unit price $4 million
Height 3.9 m
Length 12.9 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h
Service ceiling 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW
3-view profile of 206 JetRanger
Height 2.6 m
Length 9.4 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h
Service ceiling 4,877 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,361 kg
Empty weight 672 kg
Total thrust 1 x 313 kW

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