SA330 Puma vs SA321 Super Frelon
The SA330 Puma and the SA321 Super Frelon are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Aérospatiale respectively. Top speed is 257 km/h for the SA330 Puma vs 275 km/h for the SA321 Super Frelon. The SA330 Puma has an operational range of 580 km vs 1,020 km for the SA321 Super Frelon. The SA330 Puma operates at altitudes up to 4,800 m compared to 3,100 m for the SA321 Super Frelon. The SA330 Puma has been produced in 697 units vs 110 for the SA321 Super Frelon. Unit cost is $2M for the SA330 Puma vs $3.5M for the SA321 Super Frelon. The SA321 Super Frelon first flew 3 years before the SA330 Puma (1962 vs 1965).
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 ◉ |
| 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 SA330 Puma or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon is faster with a maximum speed of 275 km/h compared to the SA330 Puma's 257 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SA330 Puma or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the SA330 Puma's 580 km.
Which can fly higher, the SA330 Puma or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA330 Puma has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 3,100 meters (10,170 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA330 Puma or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the SA330 Puma's 7,000 kg.
Which is larger, the SA330 Puma or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the SA330 Puma's 18.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the SA330 Puma or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon is more expensive at approximately $3.5 million per unit compared to the SA330 Puma at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the SA330 Puma or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon entered service first in 1966, 2 years before the SA330 Puma which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SA330 Puma or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA330 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 697 units compared to 110 units of the SA321 Super Frelon.