H160M Guépard vs NH90 / Caiman
| French multi-role helicopter, predominantly utilized for military services and receivied first deployment in 2021. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 13 March 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 880 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,900 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,240 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 956 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 880 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,693 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H160M Guépard or NH90 / Caiman?
The H160M Guépard is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 300 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H160M Guépard or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the H160M Guépard's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the H160M Guépard or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the H160M Guépard's 5,900 meters (19,356 ft).
Which is heavier, the H160M Guépard or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the H160M Guépard's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the H160M Guépard or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the H160M Guépard's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H160M Guépard or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman entered service first in 2004, 17 years before the H160M Guépard which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H160M Guépard or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 1 units of the H160M Guépard.