H215M / AS532 Cougar vs SA330 Puma
Overview
The H215M / AS532 Cougar and the SA330 Puma are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Aérospatiale respectively.
Top speed is 250 km/h for the H215M / AS532 Cougar vs 257 km/h for the SA330 Puma. The H215M / AS532 Cougar has an operational range of 573 km vs 580 km for the SA330 Puma. The SA330 Puma operates at altitudes up to 4,800 m compared to 4,100 m for the H215M / AS532 Cougar.
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has been produced in 408 units vs 697 for the SA330 Puma. Unit cost is $18M for the H215M / AS532 Cougar vs $2M for the SA330 Puma. The SA330 Puma first flew 13 years before the H215M / AS532 Cougar (1965 vs 1978).
| French utility helicopter, notable for search and rescue missions, extensively utilized in military and civilian sectors since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 1 September 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 408 units |
| Average unit price | $18 million |
| French medium-lift utility helicopter with extensive global service in troop transport since the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 15 April 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 697 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wingspan | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 573 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,330 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 593 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 257 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 580 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,536 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,175 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 257 km/h compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 250 km/h, a difference of 7 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a longer range at 580 km compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 573 km.
Which can fly higher, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 4,100 meters (13,451 ft).
Which is heavier, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or SA330 Puma?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,000 kg compared to the SA330 Puma's 7,000 kg.
Which is larger, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or SA330 Puma?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the SA330 Puma's 18.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or SA330 Puma?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the SA330 Puma at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma entered service first in 1968, 10 years before the H215M / AS532 Cougar which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 697 units compared to 408 units of the H215M / AS532 Cougar.