407 vs NH90 / Caiman
407 vs NH90 / Caiman at a glance — top speed 260 vs 300 km/h, range 600 vs 880 km, max takeoff weight 2,722 vs 10,600 kg, built 1,600 vs 471 units.
Specifications
|
407 |
NH90 / Caiman |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Bell |
NHIndustries |
| First flight |
29 June 1995 |
18 December 1995 |
| Year introduced |
1996 |
2004 |
| Number produced |
1600 units |
471 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$42 million |
| Wing area |
89.4 m² |
-- m² |
| Wingspan |
10.7 m |
16.3 m |
| Height |
3.6 m |
5.3 m |
| Length |
12.7 m |
19.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
260 km/h |
300 km/h |
| Operational range |
600 km |
880 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,700 m |
6,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
2,722 kg |
10,600 kg |
| Empty weight |
1,210 kg |
6,400 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 606 kW
|
2 x 1,693 kW
|
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Which is faster, the 407 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or NH90 / Caiman?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 8 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or NH90 / Caiman?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 471 units of the NH90 / Caiman.
