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SA316 Alouette III vs Westland Scout

SA316 Alouette III vs Westland Scout at a glance — top speed 210 vs 211 km/h, range 540 vs 507 km, max takeoff weight 2,200 vs 2,404 kg, built 2,000 vs 150 units.

SA316 Alouette III military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA316 Alouette III
Westland Scout military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Scout
Specifications
SA316 Alouette III Westland Scout
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sud Aviation Westland
First flight 28 February 1959 29 August 1960
Year introduced 1961 1963
Number produced 2000 units 150 units
Average unit price $1.5 million --
Wing area -- m² 75.9 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 9.8 m
Height 3.0 m 2.7 m
Length 10.0 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 210 km/h 211 km/h
Operational range 540 km 507 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,200 kg 2,404 kg
Empty weight 1,143 kg 1,466 kg
Total thrust 1 x 713 kW 1 x 511 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SA316 Alouette III or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout is faster with a maximum speed of 211 km/h compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 210 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SA316 Alouette III or Westland Scout?
The SA316 Alouette III has a longer range at 540 km compared to the Westland Scout's 507 km.
Which can fly higher, the SA316 Alouette III or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has a higher service ceiling at 5,400 meters (17,716 ft) compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA316 Alouette III or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,404 kg compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 2,200 kg.
Which is larger, the SA316 Alouette III or Westland Scout?
The SA316 Alouette III is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the Westland Scout's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the SA316 Alouette III or Westland Scout?
The SA316 Alouette III entered service first in 1961, 2 years before the Westland Scout which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SA316 Alouette III or Westland Scout?
The SA316 Alouette III has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 150 units of the Westland Scout.