206 JetRanger vs NH90 / Caiman
The 206 JetRanger and the NH90 / Caiman are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and NHIndustries respectively. Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 880 km for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger. At 10,600 kg MTOW, the NH90 / Caiman is 4.2x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg. The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 471 for the NH90 / Caiman. Unit cost is $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger vs $42M for the NH90 / Caiman. The 206 JetRanger first flew 29 years before the NH90 / Caiman (1966 vs 1995).
| American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 10 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 7300 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 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 | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 226 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 624 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,495 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,737 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 485 kW â—‰ |
| 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 206 JetRanger or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or NH90 / Caiman?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 37 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or NH90 / Caiman?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 471 units of the NH90 / Caiman.