206 JetRanger vs R-4
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 introduced | 1967 |
Number produced | 7300 units |
Average unit price | $1.3 million |
American helicopter from the 1940s, first to be produced in quantity, used primarily in World War II for rescue operations. | |
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Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Helicopters |
Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
First flight | 13 January 1942 |
Year introduced | 1944 |
Number produced | 131 units |
Average unit price | $0.0 million |
Wingspan | 11.6 m |
Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
Length | 10.8 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 121 km/h â—‰ |
Operational range | 370 km |
Service ceiling | 2,400 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 1,150 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 950 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |