Comparison of Eurocopter AS355 and PZL Kania

Attribute	PZL Kania ×	Eurocopter AS355 ×
General
Manufacturer	PZL Swidnik	Eurocopter
Model	PZL Kania	Eurocopter AS355
Country	Poland	France
Manufactured from (year)	1986	1975
Manufactured to (year)	2006	2016
Type	Mid Size Helicopters	Mid Size Helicopters
Icao	-	AS55
Performance
Engine	2x 2 × Rolls Royce Allison 250C20B turboshafts	2x 2 × Allison 250-C20F turboshaft engine
Power, hp (hp)	420	420
Max cruise speed (km/h)	215	239
Travel range (km)	493	704
Fuel economy (km/l)	0.841	1.13
Service ceiling (m)	3,999	3,414
Rate of climb (m/sec)	8.75	6.5
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	3,550	2,600
Max payload (kg)	1,550	887
Fuel tank capacity (l)	1,030	719
Baggage volume (m³)	0.4	1
Dimensions
Seats	9	6
Cabin height (m)	1.62	1.3
Cabin width (m)	1.1	1.65
Cabin length (m)	2.6	2.42
Exterior length (m)	17.47	12.94
Tail height (m)	-	3.22
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.3	1.87
Wing span (m)	14.5	10.69
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets