SA316 Alouette III vs 206 JetRanger
French utility helicopter, popular in the Cold War-era, extensively utilized for search and rescue, and light transport roles. | |
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Origin country | π«π· France |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Sud Aviation |
First flight | 28 February 1959 |
Year of introduction | 1961 |
Number produced | 2000 units |
Average unit price | $1.5 million |
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 | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Bell |
First flight | 10 January 1966 |
Year of introduction | 1967 |
Number produced | 7300 units |
Average unit price | $1.3 million |
Wingspan | 11.0 m |
Height | 3.0 m β |
Length | 10.0 m β |
Maximum speed | 210 km/h β |
Service ceiling | 3,200 m β |
Max. takeoff weight | 2,200 kg β |
Empty weight | 1,143 kg β |
Total thrust | 1 x 713 kW β |
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