505 Jet Ranger X vs MD-500
| 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 Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 11 November 2014 |
| Year of introduction | 2017 |
| Number produced | 360 units |
| Average unit price | $1.2 million |
| American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| First flight | 28 January 1982 |
| Year of introduction | 1967 |
| Number produced | 4700 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 566 km |
| Service ceiling | 5,670 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,030 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,669 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 377 kW ◉ |
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| Height | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 4,877 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,361 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 672 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 313 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of 505 Jet Ranger X by Antoine Alacusos.