H215M / AS532 Cougar vs NH90 / Caiman
| French utility helicopter, notable for search and rescue missions, extensively utilized in military and civilian sectors since the 1970s. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 1 September 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 408 units |
| Average unit price | $18 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 | 15.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 573 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,330 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,185 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 H215M / AS532 Cougar or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 250 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 573 km.
Which can fly higher, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or NH90 / Caiman?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a higher service ceiling at 4,100 meters (13,451 ft) compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 9,000 kg.
Which is larger, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 18.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or NH90 / Caiman?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar entered service first in 1978, 26 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 408 units of the H215M / AS532 Cougar.