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AS332 Super Puma vs S-92 Superhawk

AS332 Super Puma vs S-92 Superhawk at a glance — top speed 327 vs 306 km/h, range 851 vs 850 km, built 890 vs 300 units.

Aérospatiale AS332 Super Puma military helicopters side profile drawing
Sikorsky S-92 Superhawk military helicopters side profile drawing
Specifications
AS332 Super Puma S-92 Superhawk
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale Sikorsky
First flight 13 September 1978 23 December 1998
Year introduced 1981 2004
Number produced 890 units 300 units
Average unit price -- $32 million
Wing area 206.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 17.2 m
Height 5.0 m -- m
Length 16.8 m -- m
Maximum speed 327 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 851 km 850 km
Service ceiling 5,180 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,150 kg -- kg
Empty weight 4,660 kg 7,031 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,376 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AS332 Super Puma or S-92 Superhawk?
The AS332 Super Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 327 km/h compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 306 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS332 Super Puma or S-92 Superhawk?
The AS332 Super Puma has a longer range at 851 km compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS332 Super Puma or S-92 Superhawk?
The AS332 Super Puma has a higher service ceiling at 5,180 meters (16,994 ft) compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS332 Super Puma or S-92 Superhawk?
The AS332 Super Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,150 kg compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the AS332 Super Puma or S-92 Superhawk?
The AS332 Super Puma is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AS332 Super Puma or S-92 Superhawk?
The AS332 Super Puma entered service first in 1981, 23 years before the S-92 Superhawk which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AS332 Super Puma or S-92 Superhawk?
The AS332 Super Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 890 units compared to 300 units of the S-92 Superhawk.