206 JetRanger vs R-4

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

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 🇺🇸 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 -- m
Height 3.9 m â—‰
Length 12.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 240 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 4,572 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,737 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW â—‰
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R-4

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—‰

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