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Ka-27 Helix vs NH90 / Caiman

Ka-27 Helix vs NH90 / Caiman at a glance — top speed 270 vs 300 km/h, range 980 vs 880 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 10,600 kg, built 201 vs 471 units.

Kamov Ka-27 Helix military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-27 Helix
NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
Specifications
Ka-27 Helix NH90 / Caiman
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov NHIndustries
First flight 8 August 1973 18 December 1995
Year introduced 1982 2004
Number produced 201 units 471 units
Average unit price -- $42 million
Wingspan 15.8 m 16.3 m
Height 5.5 m 5.3 m
Length 11.3 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 980 km 880 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 10,600 kg
Empty weight 6,500 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,659 kW 2 x 1,693 kW
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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 NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 5,000 meters (16,404 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.