Oryx vs SA330 Puma
Overview
The Oryx and the SA330 Puma are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Atlas and Aérospatiale respectively.
Top speed is 306 km/h for the Oryx vs 257 km/h for the SA330 Puma. The Oryx has an operational range of 303 km vs 580 km for the SA330 Puma. The Oryx operates at altitudes up to 7,162 m compared to 4,800 m for the SA330 Puma.
The Oryx has been produced in 50 units vs 697 for the SA330 Puma. The SA330 Puma first flew 21 years before the Oryx (1965 vs 1986).
| 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 | -- |
| French medium-lift utility helicopter with extensive global service in troop transport since the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 15 April 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 697 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 257 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 580 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,536 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,175 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Oryx or SA330 Puma?
The Oryx is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the SA330 Puma's 257 km/h, a difference of 49 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Oryx or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a longer range at 580 km compared to the Oryx's 303 km.
Which can fly higher, the Oryx or SA330 Puma?
The Oryx has a higher service ceiling at 7,162 meters (23,497 ft) compared to the SA330 Puma's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the Oryx or SA330 Puma?
The Oryx has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the SA330 Puma's 7,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Oryx or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the Oryx's 15.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Oryx or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma entered service first in 1968, 19 years before the Oryx which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Oryx or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 697 units compared to 50 units of the Oryx.