SA315 Alouette II vs SA 315B Lama
Overview
The SA315 Alouette II and the SA 315B Lama are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Aérospatiale respectively.
Top speed is 192 km/h for the SA315 Alouette II vs 192 km/h for the SA 315B Lama. The SA315 Alouette II has an operational range of 565 km vs 515 km for the SA 315B Lama. The SA 315B Lama operates at altitudes up to 5,400 m compared to 2,300 m for the SA315 Alouette II.
The SA315 Alouette II has been produced in 1,300 units vs 400 for the SA 315B Lama. The SA315 Alouette II first flew 14 years before the SA 315B Lama (1955 vs 1969).
| French light helicopter, renowned for its high-altitude service in the Himalayas during the 1960s and subsequent global deployments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 12 March 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1957 |
| Number produced | 1300 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| French single-engined utility helicopter, developed in the late 1960s and introduced in the early 1970s, designed specifically for exceptional high-altitude operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 17 March 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 400 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 192 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 565 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 2,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 895 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 343 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 95.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 192 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 515 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,021 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 649 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the SA315 Alouette II or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama is faster with a maximum speed of 192 km/h compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 192 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SA315 Alouette II or SA 315B Lama?
The SA315 Alouette II has a longer range at 565 km compared to the SA 315B Lama's 515 km.
Which can fly higher, the SA315 Alouette II or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama has a higher service ceiling at 5,400 meters (17,716 ft) compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 2,300 meters (7,545 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA315 Alouette II or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,300 kg compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the SA315 Alouette II or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 9.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the SA315 Alouette II or SA 315B Lama?
The SA315 Alouette II entered service first in 1957, 14 years before the SA 315B Lama which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SA315 Alouette II or SA 315B Lama?
The SA315 Alouette II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 400 units of the SA 315B Lama.