206 JetRanger vs SA315 Alouette II
| 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 | 🇺🇸 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 |
| French light helicopter, renowned for its high-altitude service in the Himalayas during the 1960s and subsequent global deployments. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 12 March 1955 |
| Year of introduction | 1957 |
| Number produced | 1300 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 ◉ |
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| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Service ceiling | 2,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 895 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 343 kW ◉ |
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