Comparison of Bell CH-146 Griffon and Eurocopter AS355 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Bell CH-146 Griffon × |  Eurocopter AS355 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bell Helicopter | Eurocopter |
| Model | Bell CH-146 Griffon | Eurocopter AS355 |
| Country | United States | France |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1992 | 1975 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1997 | 2016 |
| Type | Mid Size Helicopters | Mid Size Helicopters |
| Icao | B142 | AS55 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3D | 2x 2 × Allison 250-C20F turboshaft engine |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,250 | 420 |
| Avionics | CMC Electronics CMA-2082A Flight Management System | - |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 259 | 239 |
| Travel range (km) | 656 | 704 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | - | 1.13 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 6,096 | 3,414 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 6.86 | 6.5 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 5,398 | 2,600 |
| Max payload (kg) | 1,830 | 887 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 1,253 | 719 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | - | 1 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 13 | 6 |
| Cabin height (m) | - | 1.3 |
| Cabin width (m) | - | 1.65 |
| Cabin length (m) | - | 2.42 |
| Exterior length (m) | 17.1 | 12.94 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.6 | 3.22 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 2.6 | 1.87 |
| Wing span (m) | 14.02 | 10.69 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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