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Westland Lynx vs NH90 / Caiman

Westland Lynx military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Lynx
NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
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Specifications
Westland Lynx NH90 / Caiman
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Westland NHIndustries
First flight 21 March 1971 18 December 1995
Year introduced 1978 2004
Number produced 450 units 471 units
Average unit price $10 million $42 million
Wingspan 12.8 m 16.3 m
Height 3.6 m 5.3 m
Length 15.0 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 528 km 880 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg 10,600 kg
Empty weight 2,740 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 1,693 kW
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Overview

The Westland Lynx and the NH90 / Caiman are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Westland and NHIndustries respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Westland Lynx vs 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman. The Westland Lynx has an operational range of 528 km vs 880 km for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 3,200 m for the Westland Lynx. At 10,600 kg MTOW, the NH90 / Caiman is 2.2x the Westland Lynx's 4,760 kg.

The Westland Lynx has been produced in 450 units vs 471 for the NH90 / Caiman. Unit cost is $10M for the Westland Lynx vs $42M for the NH90 / Caiman. The Westland Lynx first flew 24 years before the NH90 / Caiman (1971 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Westland Lynx or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Westland Lynx's 300 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Westland Lynx or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the Westland Lynx's 528 km.
Which can fly higher, the Westland Lynx or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Westland Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Westland Lynx or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the Westland Lynx's 4,760 kg.
Which is larger, the Westland Lynx or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Westland Lynx's 15.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Westland Lynx or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the Westland Lynx at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Westland Lynx or NH90 / Caiman?
The Westland 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 Westland Lynx or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 450 units of the Westland Lynx.