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H215M / AS532 Cougar vs Atlas Oryx

H215M / AS532 Cougar vs Atlas Oryx at a glance — top speed 250 vs 306 km/h, range 573 vs 303 km, max takeoff weight 9,000 vs 8,000 kg, built 408 vs 50 units.

Airbus Helicopters H215M / AS532 Cougar military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H215M / AS532 Cougar
Atlas Oryx military helicopters side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Atlas Oryx
Specifications
H215M / AS532 Cougar Atlas Oryx
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Atlas
First flight 1 September 1978 1 January 1986
Year introduced 1978 1987
Number produced 408 units 50 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area -- m² 191.0 m²
Wingspan 15.6 m 15.6 m
Height 4.8 m 5.1 m
Length 18.7 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 573 km 303 km
Service ceiling 4,100 m 7,162 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,000 kg 8,000 kg
Empty weight 4,330 kg 3,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,185 kW 2 x 1,400 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Atlas Oryx?
The Atlas Oryx is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 250 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Atlas Oryx?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a longer range at 573 km compared to the Atlas Oryx's 303 km.
Which can fly higher, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Atlas Oryx?
The Atlas Oryx has a higher service ceiling at 7,162 meters (23,497 ft) compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 4,100 meters (13,451 ft).
Which is heavier, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Atlas Oryx?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,000 kg compared to the Atlas Oryx's 8,000 kg.
Which is larger, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Atlas Oryx?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the Atlas Oryx's 15.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Atlas Oryx?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar entered service first in 1978, 9 years before the Atlas Oryx which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Atlas Oryx?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has been produced in greater numbers with 408 units compared to 50 units of the Atlas Oryx.