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Ka-60 Kasatka vs NH90 / Caiman

Kamov Ka-60 Kasatka military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-60 Kasatka
NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
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Specifications
Ka-60 Kasatka NH90 / Caiman
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov NHIndustries
First flight 10 December 1998 18 December 1995
Year introduced -- 2004
Number produced 2 units 471 units
Average unit price -- $42 million
Wing area 143.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.5 m 16.3 m
Height 4.6 m 5.3 m
Length 15.6 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 700 km 880 km
Service ceiling 5,150 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,500 kg 10,600 kg
Empty weight -- kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 956 kW 2 x 1,693 kW
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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).

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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.