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SA316 Alouette III vs Westland Wasp

SA316 Alouette III vs Westland Wasp at a glance — top speed 210 vs 193 km/h, range 540 vs 487 km, max takeoff weight 2,200 vs 2,495 kg, built 2,000 vs 133 units.

SA316 Alouette III military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA316 Alouette III
Westland Wasp military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Wasp
Specifications
SA316 Alouette III Westland Wasp
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sud Aviation Westland
First flight 28 February 1959 28 October 1962
Year introduced 1961 1964
Number produced 2000 units 133 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 12.3 m
Maximum speed 210 km/h 193 km/h
Operational range 540 km 487 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 3,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,200 kg 2,495 kg
Empty weight 1,143 kg 1,566 kg
Total thrust 1 x 713 kW 1 x 530 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SA316 Alouette III or Westland Wasp?
The SA316 Alouette III is faster with a maximum speed of 210 km/h compared to the Westland Wasp's 193 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SA316 Alouette III or Westland Wasp?
The SA316 Alouette III has a longer range at 540 km compared to the Westland Wasp's 487 km.
Which can fly higher, the SA316 Alouette III or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Wasp has a higher service ceiling at 3,700 meters (12,139 ft) compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA316 Alouette III or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Wasp has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,495 kg compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 2,200 kg.
Which is larger, the SA316 Alouette III or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Wasp is longer at 12.3 meters compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 10.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the SA316 Alouette III or Westland Wasp?
The SA316 Alouette III entered service first in 1961, 3 years before the Westland Wasp which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SA316 Alouette III or Westland Wasp?
The SA316 Alouette III has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 133 units of the Westland Wasp.