SA 315B Lama vs SA330 Puma
Overview
The SA 315B Lama and the SA330 Puma are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Aérospatiale respectively.
Top speed is 192 km/h for the SA 315B Lama vs 257 km/h for the SA330 Puma. The SA 315B Lama has an operational range of 515 km vs 580 km for the SA330 Puma. The SA 315B Lama operates at altitudes up to 5,400 m compared to 4,800 m for the SA330 Puma. At 7,000 kg MTOW, the SA330 Puma is 3.0x the SA 315B Lama's 2,300 kg.
The SA 315B Lama has been produced in 400 units vs 697 for the SA330 Puma. The SA330 Puma first flew 4 years before the SA 315B Lama (1965 vs 1969).
| 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 | -- |
| 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 | 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 ◉ |
| 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 SA 315B Lama or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 257 km/h compared to the SA 315B Lama's 192 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SA 315B Lama or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a longer range at 580 km compared to the SA 315B Lama's 515 km.
Which can fly higher, the SA 315B Lama or SA330 Puma?
The SA 315B Lama has a higher service ceiling at 5,400 meters (17,716 ft) compared to the SA330 Puma's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA 315B Lama or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the SA 315B Lama's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the SA 315B Lama or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the SA 315B Lama's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the SA 315B Lama or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma entered service first in 1968, 3 years before the SA 315B Lama which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SA 315B Lama or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 697 units compared to 400 units of the SA 315B Lama.