206 JetRanger vs TH-55 Osage
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 training helicopter, prominent during the Vietnam War, extensively utilized for instructional duties by the US Army. | |
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Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Helicopters |
Manufacturer | Hughes |
First flight | 2 October 1956 |
Year introduced | 1961 |
Number produced | 2800 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
Wingspan | -- m |
Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
Service ceiling | 4,572 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 2,495 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 1,737 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 1 x 485 kW ◉ |
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Wingspan | 7.7 m |
Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 140 km/h ◉ |
Service ceiling | 4,000 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 703 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 435 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 1 x 130 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of TH-55 Osage by Alf van Beem.