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H175 vs H215M / AS532 Cougar

H175 vs H215M / AS532 Cougar at a glance — top speed 315 vs 250 km/h, range 1,259 vs 573 km, max takeoff weight 7,800 vs 9,000 kg.

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Specifications
H175 H215M / AS532 Cougar
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 17 December 2009 1 September 1978
Year introduced 2014 1978
Number produced N/A 408 units
Average unit price -- $18 million
Wing area 172.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.8 m 15.6 m
Height 5.3 m 4.8 m
Length 18.1 m 18.7 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 1,259 km 573 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,800 kg 9,000 kg
Empty weight 4,603 kg 4,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,324 kW 2 x 1,185 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H175 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H175 is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 250 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H175 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H175 has a longer range at 1,259 km compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 573 km.
Which can fly higher, the H175 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H175 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 4,100 meters (13,451 ft).
Which is heavier, the H175 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,000 kg compared to the H175's 7,800 kg.
Which is larger, the H175 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the H175's 18.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the H175 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar entered service first in 1978, 36 years before the H175 which entered service in 2014.