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H160M Guépard vs NH90 / Caiman

Airbus Helicopters H160M Guépard military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H160M Guépard
NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
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Specifications
H160M Guépard NH90 / Caiman
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters NHIndustries
First flight 13 March 2015 18 December 1995
Year introduced 2021 2004
Number produced 1 units 471 units
Average unit price -- $42 million
Wingspan 13.4 m 16.3 m
Height 4.0 m 5.3 m
Length 12.0 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 325 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 880 km 880 km
Service ceiling 5,900 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 10,600 kg
Empty weight 4,240 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 956 kW 2 x 1,693 kW
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Overview

The H160M Guépard and the NH90 / Caiman are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and NHIndustries respectively.

Top speed is 325 km/h for the H160M Guépard vs 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman. The H160M Guépard has an operational range of 880 km vs 880 km for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,900 m for the H160M Guépard.

The H160M Guépard has been produced in 1 units vs 471 for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman first flew 20 years before the H160M Guépard (1995 vs 2015).

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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.