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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | Bell Textron | Airbus Helicopters |
| Type | Civil helicopters | Civil helicopters |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇫🇷 France |
| First flight | 1966 | 1974 |
| Status | In service | In production |
| Units built | 7,300 | 7,000 |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 11.91 m | 10.93 m |
| Wingspan | 10.16 m | 10.69 m |
| Height | 2.91 m | 3.34 m |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | 742 kg | 1,174 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 1,451 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 224 km/h | 287 km/h |
| Cruise speed | 214 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Range | 693 km | 640 km |
| Service ceiling | 4,115 m | — |
| Rate of climb | 6.9 m/s | — |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Seats (typical) | 4 | 6 |
| Seats (max.) | 4 | 6 |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | Allison 250-C20J | Safran Arriel 2D |
| Power (each) | 313 kW | 710 kW |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.