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.
Aérospatiale AS332 Super Puma Helicopter profile drawing
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.
Bell 206 JetRanger Helicopter profile drawing
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.