Mi-38 vs NH90 / Caiman
| Russian multi-purpose helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, primarily used for passenger and cargo transport tasks. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kazan |
| First flight | 22 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 13 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | 21.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 880 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,059 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 880 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m â—‰ |
| 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 Mi-38 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Mi-38's 300 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-38 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the Mi-38's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-38 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Mi-38's 5,100 meters (16,732 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-38 or NH90 / Caiman?
The Mi-38 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,600 kg compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 10,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-38 or NH90 / Caiman?
The Mi-38 is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 19.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-38 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman entered service first in 2004, 15 years before the Mi-38 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-38 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 13 units of the Mi-38.