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Nord 3400 vs Westland Scout

Nord 3400 vs Westland Scout at a glance — top speed 235 vs 211 km/h, range 1,000 vs 507 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 2,404 kg, built 152 vs 150 units.

Nord 3400 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Nord 3400
Westland Scout military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Scout
Specifications
Nord 3400 Westland Scout
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Nord Westland
First flight 20 January 1958 29 August 1960
Year introduced 1959 1963
Number produced 152 units 150 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 20.8 m² 75.9 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 9.8 m
Height 3.1 m 2.7 m
Length 8.4 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 235 km/h 211 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 507 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 2,404 kg
Empty weight 920 kg 1,466 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 511 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nord 3400 or Westland Scout?
The Nord 3400 is faster with a maximum speed of 235 km/h compared to the Westland Scout's 211 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nord 3400 or Westland Scout?
The Nord 3400 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Westland Scout's 507 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nord 3400 or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has a higher service ceiling at 5,400 meters (17,716 ft) compared to the Nord 3400's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nord 3400 or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,404 kg compared to the Nord 3400's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Nord 3400 or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the Nord 3400's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nord 3400 or Westland Scout?
The Nord 3400 entered service first in 1959, 4 years before the Westland Scout which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nord 3400 or Westland Scout?
The Nord 3400 has been produced in greater numbers with 152 units compared to 150 units of the Westland Scout.