Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the utility / transport helicopters category.
01 / Overview
Schweizer 330
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1987–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · COLD WAR
55
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the utility / transport helicopters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1956
- Service Entry Year1964
- Crew1
- Passengers2
- Primary RoleLight utility and trainer helicopter
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
- Engine TypeLycoming HIO-360-D1A
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power (each)140 kW
- Rotor ConfigurationSingle main rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter8.18 m
- Main Rotor Blades3
- Anti-Torque TypeTail rotor
▣Performance7MOD.7
- Top Speed167 km/h
- Cruise Speed130 km/h
- Service Ceiling3,110 m
- Hover Ceiling (IGE)2,440 m
- Hover Ceiling (OGE)1,830 m
- Range360 km
- Rate of Climb4.3 m/s
◇Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Fuselage Length9.4 m
- Height2.66 m
- Rotor Disc Area52.5
- Empty Weight474 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight930 kg
◆Armament & Mission2MOD.2
- Hardpoints0
- Rescue HoistNo
▤Avionics1MOD.1
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Built2,800
- Variants3
▲Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1983
- Operational StatusIn production
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1987Production started
39
years in service
8
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries11country
05 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
172UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS55COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS1985UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS96PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
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