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429 GlobalRanger vs NH90 / Caiman

Bell 429 GlobalRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 429 GlobalRanger
NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
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Specifications
429 GlobalRanger NH90 / Caiman
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell NHIndustries
First flight 27 February 2007 18 December 1995
Year introduced 2009 2004
Number produced 325 units 471 units
Average unit price $7.3 million $42 million
Wingspan 11.0 m 16.3 m
Height 4.1 m 5.3 m
Length 12.7 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 720 km 880 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 10,600 kg
Empty weight 1,925 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 233 kW 2 x 847 kW
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Overview

The 429 GlobalRanger and the NH90 / Caiman are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and NHIndustries respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the 429 GlobalRanger vs 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman. The 429 GlobalRanger has an operational range of 720 km vs 880 km for the NH90 / Caiman. The 429 GlobalRanger operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 6,000 m for the NH90 / Caiman. At 10,600 kg MTOW, the NH90 / Caiman is 3.3x the 429 GlobalRanger's 3,175 kg.

The 429 GlobalRanger has been produced in 325 units vs 471 for the NH90 / Caiman. Unit cost is $7.3M for the 429 GlobalRanger vs $42M for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman first flew 12 years before the 429 GlobalRanger (1995 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 429 GlobalRanger or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 287 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 429 GlobalRanger or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 720 km.
Which can fly higher, the 429 GlobalRanger or NH90 / Caiman?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the 429 GlobalRanger or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the 429 GlobalRanger or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 429 GlobalRanger or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the 429 GlobalRanger at $7.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 429 GlobalRanger or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman entered service first in 2004, 5 years before the 429 GlobalRanger which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 429 GlobalRanger or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 325 units of the 429 GlobalRanger.