GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

CH-46 Sea Knight vs NH90 / Caiman

CH-46 Sea Knight vs NH90 / Caiman at a glance — top speed 266 vs 300 km/h, range 1,020 vs 880 km, max takeoff weight 11,000 vs 10,600 kg, built 524 vs 471 units.

Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight military helicopters side profile drawing
NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
Specifications
CH-46 Sea Knight NH90 / Caiman
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Vertol NHIndustries
First flight 22 April 1958 18 December 1995
Year introduced 1964 2004
Number produced 524 units 471 units
Average unit price $14 million $42 million
Wingspan 16.0 m 16.3 m
Height 5.1 m 5.3 m
Length 13.9 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 266 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,020 km 880 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,000 kg 10,600 kg
Empty weight 7,047 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,400 kW 2 x 1,693 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs

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 NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 4,267 meters (13,999 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.