AS332 Super Puma vs 206 JetRanger
Overview
The AS332 Super Puma and the 206 JetRanger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 327 km/h for the AS332 Super Puma vs 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger. The AS332 Super Puma has an operational range of 851 km vs 624 km for the 206 JetRanger. The AS332 Super Puma operates at altitudes up to 5,180 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger. At 9,150 kg MTOW, the AS332 Super Puma is 3.7x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
The AS332 Super Puma has been produced in 890 units vs 7,300 for the 206 JetRanger. The 206 JetRanger first flew 12 years before the AS332 Super Puma (1966 vs 1978).
| French medium-sized utility helicopter, developed in the late 1970s, extensively used for military transport, offshore support, and search-and-rescue operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 13 September 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 890 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 |
| Wing area | 206.1 m² |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 327 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 851 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,180 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,150 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,660 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 688 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 226 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 624 km ◉ |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AS332 Super Puma or 206 JetRanger?
The AS332 Super Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 327 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 101 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS332 Super Puma or 206 JetRanger?
The AS332 Super Puma has a longer range at 851 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS332 Super Puma or 206 JetRanger?
The AS332 Super Puma has a higher service ceiling at 5,180 meters (16,994 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS332 Super Puma or 206 JetRanger?
The AS332 Super Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,150 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the AS332 Super Puma or 206 JetRanger?
The AS332 Super Puma is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the AS332 Super Puma or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 14 years before the AS332 Super Puma which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AS332 Super Puma or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 890 units of the AS332 Super Puma.