H215M / AS532 Cougar vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Overview

The H215M / AS532 Cougar and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 250 km/h for the H215M / AS532 Cougar vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The H215M / AS532 Cougar has an operational range of 573 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 4,100 m for the H215M / AS532 Cougar.

The H215M / AS532 Cougar has been produced in 408 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $18M for the H215M / AS532 Cougar vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 4 years before the H215M / AS532 Cougar (1974 vs 1978).

H215M / AS532 Cougar

French utility helicopter, notable for search and rescue missions, extensively utilized in military and civilian sectors since the 1970s.
Airbus Helicopters H215M / AS532 Cougar Helicopter profile drawing
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
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UH-60 Black Hawk

American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation.
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 5000 units
Average unit price $21 million
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H215M / AS532 Cougar

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 ◉

UH-60 Black Hawk

Wingspan 16.4 m ◉
Height 4.9 m ◉
Length 19.5 m ◉
Maximum speed 294 km/h ◉
Operational range 590 km ◉
Service ceiling 5,791 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 10,659 kg ◉
Empty weight 4,819 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 250 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 573 km.
Which can fly higher, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 4,100 meters (13,451 ft).
Which is heavier, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 9,000 kg.
Which is larger, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 18.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk 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 UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar entered service first in 1978, 1 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 408 units of the H215M / AS532 Cougar.

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