AS332 Super Puma vs Oryx
Overview
The AS332 Super Puma and the Oryx are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Atlas respectively.
Top speed is 327 km/h for the AS332 Super Puma vs 306 km/h for the Oryx. The AS332 Super Puma has an operational range of 851 km vs 303 km for the Oryx. The Oryx operates at altitudes up to 7,162 m compared to 5,180 m for the AS332 Super Puma.
The AS332 Super Puma has been produced in 890 units vs 50 for the Oryx. The AS332 Super Puma first flew 8 years before the Oryx (1978 vs 1986).
| French medium-sized utility helicopter, developed in the late 1970s, extensively used for military transport, offshore support, and search-and-rescue operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 13 September 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 890 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| South African medium-sized utility helicopter, developed in the 1980s and introduced in the early 1990s, used primarily for transport, search and rescue, and peacekeeping operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Atlas |
| First flight | 1 January 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 50 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 206.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 327 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 851 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,180 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,150 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,660 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 688 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 191.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 306 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 303 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,162 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 700 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AS332 Super Puma or Oryx?
The AS332 Super Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 327 km/h compared to the Oryx's 306 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS332 Super Puma or Oryx?
The AS332 Super Puma has a longer range at 851 km compared to the Oryx's 303 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS332 Super Puma or Oryx?
The Oryx has a higher service ceiling at 7,162 meters (23,497 ft) compared to the AS332 Super Puma's 5,180 meters (16,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS332 Super Puma or Oryx?
The AS332 Super Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,150 kg compared to the Oryx's 8,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AS332 Super Puma or Oryx?
The AS332 Super Puma is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Oryx's 15.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the AS332 Super Puma or Oryx?
The AS332 Super Puma entered service first in 1981, 6 years before the Oryx which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AS332 Super Puma or Oryx?
The AS332 Super Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 890 units compared to 50 units of the Oryx.