Comparison of Bell 47 and Bristol Sycamore [S]ave
| Attribute |  Bristol Sycamore × |  Bell 47 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bristol Aeroplane Company | Bell Helicopter |
| Model | Bristol Sycamore | Bell 47 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1947 | 1946 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1959 | 1974 |
| Type | Military Helicopters | Light Helicopters |
| Icao | SYCA | B47G |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Alvis Leonides 73 | 1x Lycoming TVO-435-F1A |
| Power, hp (hp) | 550 | 280 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 204 | 169 |
| Travel range (km) | 537 | 396 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4,877 | 3,353 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 5.84 | 4.37 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 2,540 | 1,340 |
| Max payload (kg) | 454 | 482 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 405 | 110 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 18.62 | 9.6 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.2 | 2.8 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | - | 1.5 |
| Wing span (m) | 14.8 | 11.3 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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