Data Quality84%
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/S333
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1988–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS · COLD WAR
57
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
84
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ 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 Flight1988
- Service Entry Year1992
- Crew1
- Passengers3
- Primary RoleLight utility and trainer helicopter
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
- Engine TypeRolls-Royce M250-C20W
- Number of Engines1
- Engine Power (each)165 kW
- Rotor ConfigurationSingle main rotor with tail rotor
- Main Rotor Diameter8.18 m
- Main Rotor Blades3
- Anti-Torque TypeTail rotor
▣Performance8MOD.8
- Top Speed213 km/h
- Cruise Speed194.443 km/h
- Service Ceiling5,640 m
- Hover Ceiling (IGE)3,660 m
- Hover Ceiling (OGE)2,740 m
- Range611 km
- Rate of Climb7.01 m/s
- Endurance360
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Fuselage Length9.449 m
- Height2.8 m
- Rotor Disc Area52.5
- Empty Weight716 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight1,143 kg
- Useful Load562 kg
- Cabin Volume1.7
◆Armament & Mission5MOD.5
- Hardpoints0
- Anti-Tank MissilesNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Rocket PodsNo
- Rescue HoistNo
▤Avionics7MOD.7
⬢Survivability6MOD.6
▲Production1MOD.1
- Variants4
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start1988
- Operational StatusActive in production
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1988Production started
38
years in service
2
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
Schweizer 330/S333SALES2records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Dominican Republic | — | — | — |
| — |  Saudi Arabia | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS RANKING Utility / Transport Helicopters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
178UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS57COLD WAR · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS2057UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS128PERFORMANCE/PRICE · UTILITY / TRANSPORT HELICOPTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theUtility / Transport Helicopterscategory.
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