AW609 vs NH90 / Caiman
AW609 vs NH90 / Caiman at a glance — top speed 509 vs 300 km/h, range 1,389 vs 880 km, max takeoff weight 8,200 vs 10,600 kg.
Specifications
|
AW609 |
NH90 / Caiman |
| Origin country |
🇮🇹 Italy🇺🇸 United States |
🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
NHIndustries |
| First flight |
6 March 2003 |
18 December 1995 |
| Year introduced |
2020 |
2004 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
471 units |
| Average unit price |
$25 million |
$42 million |
| Wingspan |
11.7 m |
16.3 m |
| Height |
5.1 m |
5.3 m |
| Length |
14.1 m |
19.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
509 km/h |
300 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,389 km |
880 km |
| Service ceiling |
7,620 m |
6,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
8,200 kg |
10,600 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,755 kg |
6,400 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,447 kW
|
2 x 1,693 kW
|
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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.
