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H215M / AS532 Cougar vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Airbus Helicopters H215M / AS532 Cougar military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H215M / AS532 Cougar
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
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Specifications
H215M / AS532 Cougar UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Sikorsky
First flight 1 September 1978 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1978 1979
Number produced 408 units 5000 units
Average unit price $18 million $21 million
Wingspan 15.6 m 16.4 m
Height 4.8 m 4.9 m
Length 18.7 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 573 km 590 km
Service ceiling 4,100 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,000 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 4,330 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 593 kW 2 x 604 kW
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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).

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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.