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H160M Guépard vs H215M / AS532 Cougar

H160M Guépard vs H215M / AS532 Cougar at a glance — top speed 325 vs 250 km/h, range 880 vs 573 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 9,000 kg, built 1 vs 408 units.

Specifications
H160M Guépard H215M / AS532 Cougar
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 13 March 2015 1 September 1978
Year introduced -- 1978
Number produced 1 units 408 units
Average unit price -- $18 million
Wingspan 13.4 m 15.6 m
Height 4.0 m 4.8 m
Length 12.0 m 18.7 m
Maximum speed 325 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 880 km 573 km
Service ceiling 5,900 m 4,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 9,000 kg
Empty weight 4,240 kg 4,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 956 kW 2 x 1,185 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H160M Guépard or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H160M Guépard is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 250 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H160M Guépard or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H160M Guépard has a longer range at 880 km compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 573 km.
Which can fly higher, the H160M Guépard or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H160M Guépard has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 4,100 meters (13,451 ft).
Which is heavier, the H160M Guépard or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,000 kg compared to the H160M Guépard's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the H160M Guépard or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the H160M Guépard's 12.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H160M Guépard or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has been produced in greater numbers with 408 units compared to 1 units of the H160M Guépard.