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AW101 |
NH90 / Caiman |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
NHIndustries |
| First flight |
19 October 1964 |
18 December 1995 |
| Year introduced |
1999 |
2004 |
| Number produced |
137 units |
471 units |
| Average unit price |
$70 million |
$42 million |
| Wingspan |
18.6 m |
16.3 m |
| Height |
6.6 m |
5.3 m |
| Length |
20.4 m |
19.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
309 km/h |
300 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,389 km |
880 km |
| Service ceiling |
2,600 m |
6,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
12,900 kg |
10,600 kg |
| Empty weight |
6,850 kg |
6,400 kg |
| Total thrust |
3 x 1,044 kW
|
2 x 1,693 kW
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Which is faster, the AW101 or NH90 / Caiman?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 300 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or NH90 / Caiman?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or NH90 / Caiman?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 10,600 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or NH90 / Caiman?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 19.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW101 or NH90 / Caiman?
The AW101 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the NH90 / Caiman at $42 million.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or NH90 / Caiman?
The AW101 entered service first in 1999, 5 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 137 units of the AW101.
