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407 vs NH90 / Caiman

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
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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 847 kW
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Overview

The 407 and the NH90 / Caiman are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and NHIndustries respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the 407 vs 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman. The 407 has an operational range of 600 km vs 880 km for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,700 m for the 407. At 10,600 kg MTOW, the NH90 / Caiman is 3.9x the 407's 2,722 kg.

The 407 has been produced in 1,600 units vs 471 for the NH90 / Caiman.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.