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H215M / AS532 Cougar vs KUH-1 Surion

H215M / AS532 Cougar vs KUH-1 Surion at a glance — top speed 250 vs 270 km/h, range 573 vs 828 km, max takeoff weight 9,000 vs 8,709 kg, built 408 vs 170 units.

Airbus Helicopters H215M / AS532 Cougar military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H215M / AS532 Cougar
KAI KUH-1 Surion military helicopters side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KUH-1 Surion
Specifications
H215M / AS532 Cougar KUH-1 Surion
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters KAI
First flight 1 September 1978 10 March 2010
Year introduced 1978 2013
Number produced 408 units 170 units
Average unit price $18 million $21 million
Wingspan 15.6 m 15.8 m
Height 4.8 m 4.5 m
Length 18.7 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 573 km 828 km
Service ceiling 4,100 m 3,048 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,000 kg 8,709 kg
Empty weight 4,330 kg 4,973 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,185 kW 2 x 1,228 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 250 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion has a longer range at 828 km compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 573 km.
Which can fly higher, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or KUH-1 Surion?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a higher service ceiling at 4,100 meters (13,451 ft) compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or KUH-1 Surion?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,000 kg compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 8,709 kg.
Which is larger, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 18.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or KUH-1 Surion?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar entered service first in 1978, 35 years before the KUH-1 Surion which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or KUH-1 Surion?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has been produced in greater numbers with 408 units compared to 170 units of the KUH-1 Surion.