Ka-60 Kasatka vs NH90 / Caiman
Overview
The Ka-60 Kasatka and the NH90 / Caiman are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and NHIndustries respectively.
Top speed is 300 km/h for the Ka-60 Kasatka vs 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman. The Ka-60 Kasatka has an operational range of 700 km vs 880 km for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,150 m for the Ka-60 Kasatka.
The Ka-60 Kasatka has been produced in 2 units vs 471 for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman first flew 3 years before the Ka-60 Kasatka (1995 vs 1998).
| Russian multipurpose helicopter, developed in the 1990s, employed primarily for transport, search and rescue, and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 10 December 1998 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,150 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 478 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 880 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 847 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ka-60 Kasatka or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 300 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-60 Kasatka or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-60 Kasatka or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 5,150 meters (16,896 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-60 Kasatka or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 6,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-60 Kasatka or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 15.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-60 Kasatka or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 2 units of the Ka-60 Kasatka.