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AW149 |
NH90 / Caiman |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
NHIndustries |
| First flight |
13 November 2009 |
18 December 1995 |
| Year introduced |
2014 |
2004 |
| Number produced |
31 units |
471 units |
| Average unit price |
$16 million |
$42 million |
| Wingspan |
14.6 m |
16.3 m |
| Height |
5.1 m |
5.3 m |
| Length |
17.6 m |
19.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
310 km/h |
300 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,009 km |
880 km |
| Service ceiling |
6,095 m |
6,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
8,600 kg |
10,600 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,720 kg |
6,400 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,476 kW
|
2 x 1,693 kW
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Which is faster, the AW149 or NH90 / Caiman?
The AW149 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 AW149 or NH90 / Caiman?
The AW149 has a longer range at 1,009 km compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or NH90 / Caiman?
The AW149 has a higher service ceiling at 6,095 meters (19,996 ft) compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the AW149's 8,600 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the AW149's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW149 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the AW149 at $16 million.
Which entered service first, the AW149 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman entered service first in 2004, 10 years before the AW149 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW149 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 31 units of the AW149.
