AH-6 Little Bird vs SA340 Gazelle

American light attack helicopter, best recognized for deployment in special operations during conflicts like the Iraq War.
Picture of AH-6 Little Bird
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 27 February 1963
Year of introduction 1980
Number produced 1420 units
Average unit price $7.5 million
French light utility helicopter, known for its extensive use in military and civil applications since its 1960s introduction.
Picture of SA340 Gazelle
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer AΓ©rospatiale
First flight 7 April 1967
Year of introduction 1971
Number produced 1775 units
Average unit price $1.7 million
Wingspan -- m
Height 2.6 m β—‰
Length 9.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 282 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 4,877 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,610 kg β—‰
Empty weight 896 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW β—‰
Wingspan 10.5 m
Height 3.2 m β—‰
Length 11.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 310 km/h β—‰
Operational range 670 km
Service ceiling 4,450 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,100 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,009 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 650 kW β—‰

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