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Mi-38 vs NH90 / Caiman

Mil Mi-38 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-38
NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
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Specifications
Mi-38 NH90 / Caiman
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil NHIndustries
First flight 22 December 2003 18 December 1995
Year introduced 2019 2004
Number produced 13 units 471 units
Average unit price -- $42 million
Wingspan 21.1 m 16.3 m
Height 5.1 m 5.3 m
Length 19.7 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 880 km 880 km
Service ceiling 5,100 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,600 kg 10,600 kg
Empty weight 8,300 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,030 kW 2 x 847 kW
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Overview

The Mi-38 and the NH90 / Caiman are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and NHIndustries respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Mi-38 vs 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman. The Mi-38 has an operational range of 880 km vs 880 km for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,100 m for the Mi-38.

The Mi-38 has been produced in 13 units vs 471 for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman first flew 8 years before the Mi-38 (1995 vs 2003).

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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.