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407 vs KUH-1 Surion

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
KAI KUH-1 Surion military helicopters side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KUH-1 Surion
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Specifications
407 KUH-1 Surion
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell KAI
First flight 29 June 1995 10 March 2010
Year introduced 1996 2013
Number produced 1600 units 170 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 15.8 m
Height 3.6 m 4.5 m
Length 12.7 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 600 km 828 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 3,048 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 8,709 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 4,973 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 1,228 kW
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Overview

The 407 and the KUH-1 Surion are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and KAI respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the 407 vs 270 km/h for the KUH-1 Surion. The 407 has an operational range of 600 km vs 828 km for the KUH-1 Surion. The 407 operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 3,048 m for the KUH-1 Surion. At 8,709 kg MTOW, the KUH-1 Surion is 3.2:1 the 407's 2,722 kg.

The 407 has been produced in 1,600 units vs 170 for the KUH-1 Surion. The 407 first flew 15 years before the KUH-1 Surion (1995 vs 2010).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion has a longer range at 828 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or KUH-1 Surion?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,709 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or KUH-1 Surion?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 17 years before the KUH-1 Surion which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or KUH-1 Surion?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 170 units of the KUH-1 Surion.