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Westland Lynx vs SA330 Puma

Westland Lynx vs SA330 Puma at a glance — top speed 300 vs 257 km/h, range 528 vs 580 km, max takeoff weight 4,760 vs 7,000 kg, built 450 vs 697 units.

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🇬🇧 Westland LynxFull specs
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🇫🇷 SA330 PumaFull specs
Specifications
Westland Lynx SA330 Puma
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Westland Aérospatiale
First flight 21 March 1971 15 April 1965
Year introduced 1977 1969
Number produced 450 units 697 units
Average unit price $10 million $2 million
Wingspan 12.8 m 15.0 m
Height 3.6 m 5.1 m
Length 15.0 m 18.2 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 528 km 580 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg 7,000 kg
Empty weight 2,740 kg 3,536 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 1,175 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Westland Lynx or SA330 Puma?
The Westland Lynx is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the SA330 Puma's 257 km/h, a difference of 43 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Westland Lynx or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a longer range at 580 km compared to the Westland Lynx's 528 km.
Which can fly higher, the Westland Lynx or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the Westland Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Westland Lynx or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the Westland Lynx's 4,760 kg.
Which is larger, the Westland Lynx or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the Westland Lynx's 15.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Westland Lynx or SA330 Puma?
The Westland Lynx is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the SA330 Puma at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Westland Lynx or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma entered service first in 1969, 8 years before the Westland Lynx which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Westland Lynx or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 697 units compared to 450 units of the Westland Lynx.