WG-13 Lynx vs NH90 / Caiman
| British multi-purpose military helicopter, notable for naval, combat, utility roles, significantly deployed in the Falklands War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Westland |
| First flight | 21 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 450 units |
| Average unit price | $10 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 | 3.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,760 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,740 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 671 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 |
| 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 WG-13 Lynx or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the WG-13 Lynx's 300 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the WG-13 Lynx or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the WG-13 Lynx's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the WG-13 Lynx or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the WG-13 Lynx's 4,760 kg.
Which is larger, the WG-13 Lynx or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the WG-13 Lynx's 15.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the WG-13 Lynx or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the WG-13 Lynx at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the WG-13 Lynx or NH90 / Caiman?
The WG-13 Lynx entered service first in 1978, 26 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the WG-13 Lynx or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 450 units of the WG-13 Lynx.