MD-500 vs SA330 Puma
The MD-500 and the SA330 Puma are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Hughes and Aérospatiale respectively. Top speed is 282 km/h for the MD-500 vs 257 km/h for the SA330 Puma. The MD-500 has an operational range of 430 km vs 580 km for the SA330 Puma. The MD-500 operates at altitudes up to 4,877 m compared to 4,800 m for the SA330 Puma. At 7,000 kg MTOW, the SA330 Puma is 5.1x the MD-500's 1,361 kg. The MD-500 has been produced in 4,700 units vs 697 for the SA330 Puma. Unit cost is $4M for the MD-500 vs $2M for the SA330 Puma. The SA330 Puma first flew 17 years before the MD-500 (1965 vs 1982).
| American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| First flight | 28 January 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 4700 units |
| Average unit price | $4 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 | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 430 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,877 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,361 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 672 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 313 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 2,350 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MD-500 or SA330 Puma?
The MD-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the SA330 Puma's 257 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MD-500 or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a longer range at 580 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the MD-500 or SA330 Puma?
The MD-500 has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the SA330 Puma's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MD-500 or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the MD-500 or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MD-500 or SA330 Puma?
The MD-500 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the SA330 Puma at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MD-500 or SA330 Puma?
The MD-500 entered service first in 1967, 1 years before the SA330 Puma which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MD-500 or SA330 Puma?
The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 697 units of the SA330 Puma.