CH-46 Sea Knight vs NH90 / Caiman
| American medium-lift tandem rotor helicopter, notably deployed in Vietnam and Iraq, used for troop transportation and search and rescue operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Boeing/Vertol |
| First flight | 22 April 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 524 units |
| Average unit price | $14 million |
| 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 |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 266 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,020 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,047 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,400 kW â—‰ |
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| 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 | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,693 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-46 Sea Knight or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 266 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-46 Sea Knight or NH90 / Caiman?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-46 Sea Knight or NH90 / Caiman?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-46 Sea Knight or NH90 / Caiman?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,000 kg compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 10,600 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-46 Sea Knight or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-46 Sea Knight or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-46 Sea Knight or NH90 / Caiman?
The CH-46 Sea Knight entered service first in 1964, 40 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-46 Sea Knight or NH90 / Caiman?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has been produced in greater numbers with 524 units compared to 471 units of the NH90 / Caiman.