Bell 47 vs NH90 / Caiman
Overview
The Bell 47 and the NH90 / Caiman are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and NHIndustries respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 880 km for the NH90 / Caiman. At 10,600 kg MTOW, the NH90 / Caiman is 7.9x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 471 for the NH90 / Caiman. The Bell 47 first flew 49 years before the NH90 / Caiman (1946 vs 1995).
| American single-rotor light helicopter, developed in the mid-1940s and utilized for a wide range of civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 5600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 |
| Wing area | 100.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 169 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 396 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 847 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 131 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or NH90 / Caiman?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 58 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or NH90 / Caiman?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 471 units of the NH90 / Caiman.