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H175 vs NH90 / Caiman

Airbus Helicopters H175 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H175
NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
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Specifications
H175 NH90 / Caiman
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters NHIndustries
First flight 17 December 2009 18 December 1995
Year introduced 2014 2004
Number produced N/A 471 units
Average unit price -- $42 million
Wing area 172.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.8 m 16.3 m
Height 5.3 m 5.3 m
Length 18.1 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,259 km 880 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,800 kg 10,600 kg
Empty weight 4,603 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 662 kW 2 x 847 kW
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Overview

The H175 and the NH90 / Caiman are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and NHIndustries respectively.

Top speed is 315 km/h for the H175 vs 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman. The H175 has an operational range of 1,259 km vs 880 km for the NH90 / Caiman. The H175 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 6,000 m for the NH90 / Caiman.

The NH90 / Caiman first flew 14 years before the H175 (1995 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H175 or NH90 / Caiman?
The H175 is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 300 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H175 or NH90 / Caiman?
The H175 has a longer range at 1,259 km compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the H175 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the H175's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the H175 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the H175's 7,800 kg.
Which is larger, the H175 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the H175's 18.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the H175 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman entered service first in 2004, 10 years before the H175 which entered service in 2014.