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H160M Guépard vs KUH-1 Surion

Airbus Helicopters H160M Guépard military helicopters side profile drawing
KAI KUH-1 Surion military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
H160M Guépard KUH-1 Surion
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters KAI
First flight 13 March 2015 10 March 2010
Year introduced 2021 2013
Number produced 1 units 170 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wingspan 13.4 m 15.8 m
Height 4.0 m 4.5 m
Length 12.0 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 325 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 880 km 828 km
Service ceiling 5,900 m 3,048 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 8,709 kg
Empty weight 4,240 kg 4,973 kg
Total thrust 2 x 956 kW 2 x 1,228 kW
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Overview

The H160M Guépard and the KUH-1 Surion are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and KAI respectively.

Top speed is 325 km/h for the H160M Guépard vs 270 km/h for the KUH-1 Surion. The H160M Guépard has an operational range of 880 km vs 828 km for the KUH-1 Surion. The H160M Guépard operates at altitudes up to 5,900 m compared to 3,048 m for the KUH-1 Surion.

The H160M Guépard has been produced in 1 units vs 170 for the KUH-1 Surion. The KUH-1 Surion first flew 5 years before the H160M Guépard (2010 vs 2015).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H160M Guépard or KUH-1 Surion?
The H160M Guépard is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 270 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H160M Guépard or KUH-1 Surion?
The H160M Guépard has a longer range at 880 km compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 828 km.
Which can fly higher, the H160M Guépard or KUH-1 Surion?
The H160M Guépard has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the H160M Guépard or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,709 kg compared to the H160M Guépard's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the H160M Guépard or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the H160M Guépard's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H160M Guépard or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion entered service first in 2013, 8 years before the H160M Guépard which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H160M Guépard or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion has been produced in greater numbers with 170 units compared to 1 units of the H160M Guépard.