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H215M / AS532 Cougar vs Westland Lynx

H215M / AS532 Cougar vs Westland Lynx at a glance — top speed 250 vs 300 km/h, range 573 vs 528 km, max takeoff weight 9,000 vs 4,760 kg, built 408 vs 450 units.

Airbus Helicopters H215M / AS532 Cougar military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
H215M / AS532 Cougar Westland Lynx
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Westland
First flight 1 September 1978 21 March 1971
Year introduced 1978 1977
Number produced 408 units 450 units
Average unit price $18 million $10 million
Wingspan 15.6 m 12.8 m
Height 4.8 m 3.6 m
Length 18.7 m 15.0 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 573 km 528 km
Service ceiling 4,100 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,000 kg 4,760 kg
Empty weight 4,330 kg 2,740 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,185 kW 2 x 671 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 250 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Westland Lynx?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a longer range at 573 km compared to the Westland Lynx's 528 km.
Which can fly higher, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Westland Lynx?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a higher service ceiling at 4,100 meters (13,451 ft) compared to the Westland Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Westland Lynx?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,000 kg compared to the Westland Lynx's 4,760 kg.
Which is larger, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Westland Lynx?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the Westland Lynx's 15.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Westland Lynx?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Westland Lynx at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx entered service first in 1977, 1 years before the H215M / AS532 Cougar which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 408 units of the H215M / AS532 Cougar.