AW609 vs NH90 / Caiman
| Italian-American tiltrotor aircraft, designed for commercial and government purposes, with applications like search and rescue or offshore transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 6 March 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | None units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 509 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,389 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,755 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,447 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 880 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m â—‰ |
| 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 AW609 or NH90 / Caiman?
The AW609 is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 300 km/h, a difference of 209 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW609 or NH90 / Caiman?
The AW609 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW609 or NH90 / Caiman?
The AW609 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW609 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the AW609's 8,200 kg.
Which is larger, the AW609 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the AW609's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW609 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the AW609 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the AW609 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman entered service first in 2004, 16 years before the AW609 which entered service in 2020.