S-76 Spirit vs SA321 Super Frelon
The S-76 Spirit and the SA321 Super Frelon are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Aérospatiale respectively. Top speed is 287 km/h for the S-76 Spirit vs 275 km/h for the SA321 Super Frelon. The S-76 Spirit has an operational range of 761 km vs 1,020 km for the SA321 Super Frelon. The S-76 Spirit operates at altitudes up to 4,206 m compared to 3,100 m for the SA321 Super Frelon. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the SA321 Super Frelon is 2.4x the S-76 Spirit's 5,307 kg. The S-76 Spirit has been produced in 875 units vs 110 for the SA321 Super Frelon. The SA321 Super Frelon first flew 15 years before the S-76 Spirit (1962 vs 1977).
| American medium-size commercial utility helicopter, commonly used in civil, transport and search and rescue services since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 13 March 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 875 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| French heavy transport helicopter, operational during the Cold War, prominently used by China, France, and Israel. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 7 December 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 110 units |
| Average unit price | $3.5 million |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 761 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,206 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,307 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,177 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 344 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 275 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,020 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,865 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 385 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the S-76 Spirit or SA321 Super Frelon?
The S-76 Spirit is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 275 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S-76 Spirit or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the S-76 Spirit's 761 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-76 Spirit or SA321 Super Frelon?
The S-76 Spirit has a higher service ceiling at 4,206 meters (13,799 ft) compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 3,100 meters (10,170 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-76 Spirit or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the S-76 Spirit's 5,307 kg.
Which is larger, the S-76 Spirit or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the S-76 Spirit's 16.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the S-76 Spirit or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon entered service first in 1966, 13 years before the S-76 Spirit which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-76 Spirit or SA321 Super Frelon?
The S-76 Spirit has been produced in greater numbers with 875 units compared to 110 units of the SA321 Super Frelon.