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SA330 Puma vs UH-1N Twin Huey

SA330 Puma vs UH-1N Twin Huey at a glance — top speed 257 vs 240 km/h, range 580 vs 459 km, max takeoff weight 7,000 vs 4,763 kg.

Aérospatiale SA330 Puma military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA330 Puma
Bell UH-1N Twin Huey military helicopters side profile drawing
Specifications
SA330 Puma UH-1N Twin Huey
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale Bell
First flight 15 April 1965 1 April 1969
Year introduced 1968 1970
Number produced 697 units N/A
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area -- m² 168.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 14.6 m
Height 5.1 m 4.4 m
Length 18.2 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 257 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 580 km 459 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 5,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,000 kg 4,763 kg
Empty weight 3,536 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,175 kW 2 x 930 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SA330 Puma or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The SA330 Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 257 km/h compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 240 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SA330 Puma or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The SA330 Puma has a longer range at 580 km compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 459 km.
Which can fly higher, the SA330 Puma or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The UH-1N Twin Huey has a higher service ceiling at 5,300 meters (17,388 ft) compared to the SA330 Puma's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the SA330 Puma or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The SA330 Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 4,763 kg.
Which is larger, the SA330 Puma or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The SA330 Puma is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the SA330 Puma or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The SA330 Puma entered service first in 1968, 2 years before the UH-1N Twin Huey which entered service in 1970.