Ka-27 Helix vs NH90 / Caiman
| Soviet maritime helicopter, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and rescue operations during the Cold War era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 8 August 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 201 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 | -- m |
| Height | 5.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 980 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,659 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 16.3 m |
| 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 Ka-27 Helix or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 270 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-27 Helix or NH90 / Caiman?
The Ka-27 Helix has a longer range at 980 km compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-27 Helix or NH90 / Caiman?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-27 Helix or NH90 / Caiman?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 10,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-27 Helix or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-27 Helix or NH90 / Caiman?
The Ka-27 Helix entered service first in 1982, 22 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-27 Helix or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 201 units of the Ka-27 Helix.