AW139 vs NH90 / Caiman
| Italian multi-purpose helicopter, highly significant in SAR, EMS, offshore transportation, law enforcement roles, since its introduction in 2003. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 3 February 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 1100 units |
| Average unit price | $15 million |
| 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 |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 3.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,061 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,622 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,141 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 16.3 m |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 880 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,693 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW139 or NH90 / Caiman?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 300 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or NH90 / Caiman?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or NH90 / Caiman?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the AW139 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or NH90 / Caiman?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 1 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or NH90 / Caiman?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 471 units of the NH90 / Caiman.