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Airplane vs helicopter: size comparison
This one’s a tough one to photograph: some sizes in the photo are off by up to 24%. The numbers on this page are exact.
Size and the space each takes up
- Airplane
- about 36.1 ft (11 m) long and 8.86 ft (2.7 m) tall · 1.16 US tons (1.05 tonnes)
- Helicopter
- about 39.4 ft (12 m) long and 11.8 ft (3.6 m) tall · 1.65 US tons (1.5 tonnes)
Quick answer
A helicopter is about 1.09 times the size of an airplane. An airplane: about 36.1 ft (11 m) long and 8.86 ft (2.7 m) tall, 1.16 US tons (1.05 tonnes). A helicopter: about 39.4 ft (12 m) long and 11.8 ft (3.6 m) tall, 1.65 US tons (1.5 tonnes).
An airplane is about 36.1 ft (11 m) long and 8.86 ft (2.7 m) tall, weighing 1.16 US tons (1.05 tonnes). In comparison, a helicopter is about 39.4 ft (12 m) long and 11.8 ft (3.6 m) tall, with a weight of 1.65 US tons (1.5 tonnes). A helicopter is about 1.09 times the size of an airplane.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- Which vehicle is longer?
- The helicopter is longer at about 39.4 ft (12 m) compared to the airplane at about 36.1 ft (11 m).
- How much does each vehicle weigh?
- The airplane weighs 1.16 US tons (1.05 tonnes), while the helicopter weighs 1.65 US tons (1.5 tonnes).
- Which vehicle is taller?
- The helicopter is taller at 11.8 ft (3.6 m), whereas the airplane is 8.86 ft (2.7 m) tall.