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Guimbal Cabri G2 vs NH90 / Caiman

Guimbal Cabri G2 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Guimbal Cabri G2
NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
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Specifications
Guimbal Cabri G2 NH90 / Caiman
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Guimbal NHIndustries
First flight 31 March 2005 18 December 1995
Year introduced 2008 2004
Number produced 300 units 471 units
Average unit price $390K $42 million
Wingspan 7.2 m 16.3 m
Height 2.5 m 5.3 m
Length 8.1 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 700 km 880 km
Service ceiling 2,286 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 700 kg 10,600 kg
Empty weight 420 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 1 x 108 kW 2 x 1,693 kW
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Overview

The Guimbal Cabri G2 and the NH90 / Caiman are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Guimbal and NHIndustries respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Guimbal Cabri G2 vs 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman. The Guimbal Cabri G2 has an operational range of 700 km vs 880 km for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 2,286 m for the Guimbal Cabri G2. At 10,600 kg MTOW, the NH90 / Caiman is 15:1 the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 kg.

The Guimbal Cabri G2 has been produced in 300 units vs 471 for the NH90 / Caiman. Unit cost is $0.39M for the Guimbal Cabri G2 vs $42M for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman first flew 10 years before the Guimbal Cabri G2 (1995 vs 2005).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 185 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 2,286 meters (7,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 kg.
Which is larger, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 8.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman entered service first in 2004, 4 years before the Guimbal Cabri G2 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 300 units of the Guimbal Cabri G2.