KUH-1 Surion vs NH90 / Caiman
| South Korean utility helicopter, utilized mainly for troop transportation and medevac, active in military operations since 2013. | |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| First flight | 10 March 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 170 units |
| Average unit price | $21 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 | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 828 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 3,048 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,709 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,973 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,228 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 |
| 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 KUH-1 Surion or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 0 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KUH-1 Surion or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 828 km.
Which can fly higher, the KUH-1 Surion or NH90 / Caiman?
The KUH-1 Surion has a higher service ceiling at 3,048 meters (10,000 ft) compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the KUH-1 Surion or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 8,709 kg.
Which is larger, the KUH-1 Surion or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 19.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KUH-1 Surion or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the KUH-1 Surion at $21 million.
Which entered service first, the KUH-1 Surion or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman entered service first in 2004, 9 years before the KUH-1 Surion which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KUH-1 Surion or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 170 units of the KUH-1 Surion.