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H160M Guépard vs UH-72 Lakota

Airbus Helicopters H160M Guépard military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H160M Guépard
Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 UH-72 Lakota
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Specifications
H160M Guépard UH-72 Lakota
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 13 March 2015 1 January 2006
Year introduced 2021 2007
Number produced 1 units 463 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 11.0 m
Height 4.0 m 3.5 m
Length 12.0 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 325 km/h 268 km/h
Operational range 880 km 685 km
Service ceiling 5,900 m 4,018 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 4,240 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 956 kW 2 x 550 kW
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Overview

The H160M Guépard and the UH-72 Lakota are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 325 km/h for the H160M Guépard vs 268 km/h for the UH-72 Lakota. The H160M Guépard has an operational range of 880 km vs 685 km for the UH-72 Lakota. The H160M Guépard operates at altitudes up to 5,900 m compared to 4,018 m for the UH-72 Lakota.

The H160M Guépard has been produced in 1 units vs 463 for the UH-72 Lakota. The UH-72 Lakota first flew 9 years before the H160M Guépard (2006 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H160M Guépard or UH-72 Lakota?
The H160M Guépard is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 268 km/h, a difference of 57 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H160M Guépard or UH-72 Lakota?
The H160M Guépard has a longer range at 880 km compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 685 km.
Which can fly higher, the H160M Guépard or UH-72 Lakota?
The H160M Guépard has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 4,018 meters (13,182 ft).
Which is heavier, the H160M Guépard or UH-72 Lakota?
The H160M Guépard has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H160M Guépard or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the H160M Guépard's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H160M Guépard or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota entered service first in 2007, 14 years before the H160M Guépard which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H160M Guépard or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has been produced in greater numbers with 463 units compared to 1 units of the H160M Guépard.