AS332 Super Puma vs NH90 / Caiman
Overview
The AS332 Super Puma and the NH90 / Caiman are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and NHIndustries respectively.
Top speed is 327 km/h for the AS332 Super Puma vs 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman. The AS332 Super Puma has an operational range of 851 km vs 880 km for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,180 m for the AS332 Super Puma.
The AS332 Super Puma has been produced in 890 units vs 471 for the NH90 / Caiman. The AS332 Super Puma first flew 17 years before the NH90 / Caiman (1978 vs 1995).
| French medium-sized utility helicopter, developed in the late 1970s, extensively used for military transport, offshore support, and search-and-rescue operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 13 September 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 890 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | NHIndustries |
| First flight | 18 December 1995 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 471 units |
| Average unit price | $42 million |
| Wing area | 206.1 m² |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 327 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 851 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,180 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,150 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,660 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 688 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 880 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 847 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AS332 Super Puma or NH90 / Caiman?
The AS332 Super Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 327 km/h compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 300 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS332 Super Puma or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the AS332 Super Puma's 851 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS332 Super Puma or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the AS332 Super Puma's 5,180 meters (16,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS332 Super Puma or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the AS332 Super Puma's 9,150 kg.
Which is larger, the AS332 Super Puma or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the AS332 Super Puma's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AS332 Super Puma or NH90 / Caiman?
The AS332 Super Puma entered service first in 1981, 23 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AS332 Super Puma or NH90 / Caiman?
The AS332 Super Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 890 units compared to 471 units of the NH90 / Caiman.