AS332 Super Puma vs UH-60 Black Hawk
Overview
The AS332 Super Puma and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 327 km/h for the AS332 Super Puma vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The AS332 Super Puma has an operational range of 851 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 5,180 m for the AS332 Super Puma.
The AS332 Super Puma has been produced in 890 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 4 years before the AS332 Super Puma (1974 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 utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 29 November 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 5000 units |
| Average unit price | $21 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 | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 590 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 604 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AS332 Super Puma or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AS332 Super Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 327 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS332 Super Puma or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AS332 Super Puma has a longer range at 851 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS332 Super Puma or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the AS332 Super Puma's 5,180 meters (16,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS332 Super Puma or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the AS332 Super Puma's 9,150 kg.
Which is larger, the AS332 Super Puma or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the AS332 Super Puma's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AS332 Super Puma or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 2 years before the AS332 Super Puma which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AS332 Super Puma or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 890 units of the AS332 Super Puma.