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Nord 3400 vs SA315 Alouette II

Nord 3400 vs SA315 Alouette II at a glance — top speed 235 vs 192 km/h, range 1,000 vs 565 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 1,600 kg, built 152 vs 1,300 units.

Nord 3400 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Nord 3400
SA315 Alouette II military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA315 Alouette II
Specifications
Nord 3400 SA315 Alouette II
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Nord Sud Aviation
First flight 20 January 1958 12 March 1955
Year introduced 1959 1957
Number produced 152 units 1300 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 20.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 10.2 m
Height 3.1 m 2.8 m
Length 8.4 m 9.7 m
Maximum speed 235 km/h 192 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 565 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 2,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 920 kg 895 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 343 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nord 3400 or SA315 Alouette II?
The Nord 3400 is faster with a maximum speed of 235 km/h compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 192 km/h, a difference of 43 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nord 3400 or SA315 Alouette II?
The Nord 3400 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 565 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nord 3400 or SA315 Alouette II?
The Nord 3400 has a higher service ceiling at 3,000 meters (9,842 ft) compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 2,300 meters (7,545 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nord 3400 or SA315 Alouette II?
The SA315 Alouette II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the Nord 3400's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Nord 3400 or SA315 Alouette II?
The SA315 Alouette II is longer at 9.7 meters compared to the Nord 3400's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nord 3400 or SA315 Alouette II?
The SA315 Alouette II entered service first in 1957, 2 years before the Nord 3400 which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nord 3400 or SA315 Alouette II?
The SA315 Alouette II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 152 units of the Nord 3400.