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Bell 412 vs H215M / AS532 Cougar

Bell 412 vs H215M / AS532 Cougar at a glance — top speed 260 vs 250 km/h, range 980 vs 573 km, max takeoff weight 5,398 vs 9,000 kg, built 1,300 vs 408 units.

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Specifications
Bell 412 H215M / AS532 Cougar
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 1 August 1979 1 September 1978
Year introduced 1981 1978
Number produced 1300 units 408 units
Average unit price $15 million $18 million
Wing area 154.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 15.6 m
Height 4.6 m 4.8 m
Length 17.1 m 18.7 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 980 km 573 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 4,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,398 kg 9,000 kg
Empty weight 3,079 kg 4,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 930 kW 2 x 1,185 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 412 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The Bell 412 is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 250 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 412 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The Bell 412 has a longer range at 980 km compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 573 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 412 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The Bell 412 has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 4,100 meters (13,451 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 412 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,000 kg compared to the Bell 412's 5,398 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 412 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the Bell 412's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bell 412 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Bell 412 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the Bell 412 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar entered service first in 1978, 3 years before the Bell 412 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 412 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The Bell 412 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 408 units of the H215M / AS532 Cougar.