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407 vs KUH-1 Surion

407 vs KUH-1 Surion at a glance — top speed 260 vs 270 km/h, range 600 vs 828 km, max takeoff weight 2,722 vs 8,709 kg, built 1,600 vs 170 units.

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
KAI KUH-1 Surion military helicopters side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KUH-1 Surion
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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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.