505 Jet Ranger X vs R-4

Canadian light helicopter, introduced in 2017, renowned for use in training, utility, and corporate transportation.
Picture of 505 Jet Ranger X
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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

R-4

American helicopter from the 1940s, first to be produced in quantity, used primarily in World War II for rescue operations.
Picture of R-4
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 13 January 1942
Year of introduction 1944
Number produced 131 units
Average unit price $0.0 million
Wingspan -- m
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 13.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 566 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,670 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,030 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,669 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 377 kW β—‰
3-view profile of 505 Jet Ranger X

R-4

Wingspan 11.6 m
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 10.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 121 km/h
Operational range 370 km β—‰
Service ceiling 2,400 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,150 kg β—‰
Empty weight 950 kg β—‰
Total thrust None x None None β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of 505 Jet Ranger X by Antoine Alacusos.