AS332 Super Puma vs H215M / AS532 Cougar
Overview
The AS332 Super Puma and the H215M / AS532 Cougar are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Airbus Helicopters respectively.
Top speed is 327 km/h for the AS332 Super Puma vs 250 km/h for the H215M / AS532 Cougar. The AS332 Super Puma has an operational range of 851 km vs 573 km for the H215M / AS532 Cougar. The AS332 Super Puma operates at altitudes up to 5,180 m compared to 4,100 m for the H215M / AS532 Cougar.
The AS332 Super Puma has been produced in 890 units vs 408 for the H215M / AS532 Cougar.
| 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 | -- |
| French utility helicopter, notable for search and rescue missions, extensively utilized in military and civilian sectors since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 1 September 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 408 units |
| Average unit price | $18 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 | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 573 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,330 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 593 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AS332 Super Puma or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The AS332 Super Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 327 km/h compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 250 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS332 Super Puma or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The AS332 Super Puma has a longer range at 851 km compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 573 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS332 Super Puma or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The AS332 Super Puma has a higher service ceiling at 5,180 meters (16,994 ft) compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 4,100 meters (13,451 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS332 Super Puma or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The AS332 Super Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,150 kg compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 9,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AS332 Super Puma or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the AS332 Super Puma's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AS332 Super Puma or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar entered service first in 1978, 3 years before the AS332 Super Puma which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AS332 Super Puma or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The AS332 Super Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 890 units compared to 408 units of the H215M / AS532 Cougar.