KUH-1 Surion vs SA330 Puma
Overview
The KUH-1 Surion and the SA330 Puma are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by KAI and Aérospatiale respectively.
Top speed is 270 km/h for the KUH-1 Surion vs 257 km/h for the SA330 Puma. The KUH-1 Surion has an operational range of 828 km vs 580 km for the SA330 Puma. The SA330 Puma operates at altitudes up to 4,800 m compared to 3,048 m for the KUH-1 Surion.
The KUH-1 Surion has been produced in 170 units vs 697 for the SA330 Puma. Unit cost is $21M for the KUH-1 Surion vs $2M for the SA330 Puma. The SA330 Puma first flew 45 years before the KUH-1 Surion (1965 vs 2010).
| South Korean utility helicopter, utilized mainly for troop transportation and medevac, active in military operations since 2013. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| First flight | 10 March 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 170 units |
| Average unit price | $21 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 | 15.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 828 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,048 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,709 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,973 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 614 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 KUH-1 Surion or SA330 Puma?
The KUH-1 Surion is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the SA330 Puma's 257 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KUH-1 Surion or SA330 Puma?
The KUH-1 Surion has a longer range at 828 km compared to the SA330 Puma's 580 km.
Which can fly higher, the KUH-1 Surion or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the KUH-1 Surion or SA330 Puma?
The KUH-1 Surion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,709 kg compared to the SA330 Puma's 7,000 kg.
Which is larger, the KUH-1 Surion or SA330 Puma?
The KUH-1 Surion is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the SA330 Puma's 18.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KUH-1 Surion or SA330 Puma?
The KUH-1 Surion is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the SA330 Puma at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the KUH-1 Surion or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma entered service first in 1968, 45 years before the KUH-1 Surion which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KUH-1 Surion or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 697 units compared to 170 units of the KUH-1 Surion.