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H175 vs S-76 Spirit

Airbus Helicopters H175 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H175
Sikorsky S-76 Spirit military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-76 Spirit
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Specifications
H175 S-76 Spirit
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Sikorsky
First flight 17 December 2009 13 March 1977
Year introduced 2014 1979
Number produced N/A 875 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 172.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.8 m 13.4 m
Height 5.3 m 4.5 m
Length 18.1 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 1,259 km 761 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,206 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,800 kg 5,307 kg
Empty weight 4,603 kg 3,177 kg
Total thrust 2 x 662 kW 2 x 344 kW
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Overview

The H175 and the S-76 Spirit are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 315 km/h for the H175 vs 287 km/h for the S-76 Spirit. The H175 has an operational range of 1,259 km vs 761 km for the S-76 Spirit. The H175 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,206 m for the S-76 Spirit.

The S-76 Spirit first flew 32 years before the H175 (1977 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H175 or S-76 Spirit?
The H175 is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the S-76 Spirit's 287 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H175 or S-76 Spirit?
The H175 has a longer range at 1,259 km compared to the S-76 Spirit's 761 km.
Which can fly higher, the H175 or S-76 Spirit?
The H175 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the S-76 Spirit's 4,206 meters (13,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the H175 or S-76 Spirit?
The H175 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,800 kg compared to the S-76 Spirit's 5,307 kg.
Which is larger, the H175 or S-76 Spirit?
The H175 is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the S-76 Spirit's 16.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H175 or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit entered service first in 1979, 35 years before the H175 which entered service in 2014.