H215M / AS532 Cougar vs Oryx
Overview
The H215M / AS532 Cougar and the Oryx are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Atlas respectively.
Top speed is 250 km/h for the H215M / AS532 Cougar vs 306 km/h for the Oryx. The H215M / AS532 Cougar has an operational range of 573 km vs 303 km for the Oryx. The Oryx operates at altitudes up to 7,162 m compared to 4,100 m for the H215M / AS532 Cougar.
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has been produced in 408 units vs 50 for the Oryx. The H215M / AS532 Cougar first flew 8 years before the Oryx (1978 vs 1986).
| French utility helicopter, notable for search and rescue missions, extensively utilized in military and civilian sectors since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 1 September 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 408 units |
| Average unit price | $18 million |
| 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 573 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,330 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 593 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 H215M / AS532 Cougar or Oryx?
The 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 Oryx?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a longer range at 573 km compared to the Oryx's 303 km.
Which can fly higher, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Oryx?
The 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 Oryx?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,000 kg compared to the Oryx's 8,000 kg.
Which is larger, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Oryx?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the Oryx's 15.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Oryx?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar entered service first in 1978, 9 years before the Oryx which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Oryx?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has been produced in greater numbers with 408 units compared to 50 units of the Oryx.