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OH-6 Cayuse vs Westland Scout

OH-6 Cayuse vs Westland Scout at a glance — top speed 240 vs 211 km/h, range 610 vs 507 km, max takeoff weight 1,225 vs 2,404 kg, built 1,422 vs 150 units.

Hughes OH-6 Cayuse military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OH-6 Cayuse
Westland Scout military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Scout
Specifications
OH-6 Cayuse Westland Scout
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Hughes Westland
First flight 27 February 1963 29 August 1960
Year introduced 1966 1963
Number produced 1422 units 150 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 50.6 m² 75.9 m²
Wingspan 8.0 m 9.8 m
Height 2.5 m 2.7 m
Length 9.2 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 211 km/h
Operational range 610 km 507 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,225 kg 2,404 kg
Empty weight 557 kg 1,466 kg
Total thrust 1 x 236 kW 1 x 511 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OH-6 Cayuse or Westland Scout?
The OH-6 Cayuse is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the Westland Scout's 211 km/h, a difference of 29 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OH-6 Cayuse or Westland Scout?
The OH-6 Cayuse has a longer range at 610 km compared to the Westland Scout's 507 km.
Which can fly higher, the OH-6 Cayuse or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has a higher service ceiling at 5,400 meters (17,716 ft) compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the OH-6 Cayuse or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,404 kg compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 1,225 kg.
Which is larger, the OH-6 Cayuse or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the OH-6 Cayuse or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout entered service first in 1963, 3 years before the OH-6 Cayuse which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OH-6 Cayuse or Westland Scout?
The OH-6 Cayuse has been produced in greater numbers with 1,422 units compared to 150 units of the Westland Scout.