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505 Jet Ranger X vs NH90 / Caiman

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 505 Jet Ranger X
NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
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Specifications
505 Jet Ranger X NH90 / Caiman
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell NHIndustries
First flight 11 November 2014 18 December 1995
Year introduced 2017 2004
Number produced 360 units 471 units
Average unit price $1.2 million $42 million
Wingspan 11.3 m 16.3 m
Height 3.3 m 5.3 m
Length 13.0 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 617 km 880 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,030 kg 10,600 kg
Empty weight 1,669 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 1 x 377 kW 2 x 847 kW
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Overview

The 505 Jet Ranger X and the NH90 / Caiman are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and NHIndustries respectively.

Top speed is 232 km/h for the 505 Jet Ranger X vs 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman. The 505 Jet Ranger X has an operational range of 617 km vs 880 km for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,670 m for the 505 Jet Ranger X. At 10,600 kg MTOW, the NH90 / Caiman is 5.2x the 505 Jet Ranger X's 2,030 kg.

The 505 Jet Ranger X has been produced in 360 units vs 471 for the NH90 / Caiman. Unit cost is $1.2M for the 505 Jet Ranger X vs $42M for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman first flew 19 years before the 505 Jet Ranger X (1995 vs 2014).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 505 Jet Ranger X or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 232 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 505 Jet Ranger X or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 617 km.
Which can fly higher, the 505 Jet Ranger X or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 5,670 meters (18,602 ft).
Which is heavier, the 505 Jet Ranger X or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 2,030 kg.
Which is larger, the 505 Jet Ranger X or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 505 Jet Ranger X or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the 505 Jet Ranger X or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman entered service first in 2004, 13 years before the 505 Jet Ranger X which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 505 Jet Ranger X or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 360 units of the 505 Jet Ranger X.