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MV-75 Cheyenne II vs NH90 / Caiman

MV-75 Cheyenne II vs NH90 / Caiman at a glance — top speed 556 vs 300 km/h, range 3,900 vs 880 km, max takeoff weight 14,000 vs 10,600 kg.

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Specifications
MV-75 Cheyenne II NH90 / Caiman
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell NHIndustries
First flight 18 December 2017 18 December 1995
Year introduced -- 2006
Number produced N/A 471 units
Average unit price -- $42 million
Wingspan 24.9 m 16.3 m
Height 7.0 m 5.3 m
Length 15.4 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 556 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 3,900 km 880 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,000 kg 10,600 kg
Empty weight 8,200 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,220 kW 2 x 1,693 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MV-75 Cheyenne II or NH90 / Caiman?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 300 km/h, a difference of 256 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MV-75 Cheyenne II or NH90 / Caiman?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the MV-75 Cheyenne II or NH90 / Caiman?
Both the MV-75 Cheyenne II and NH90 / Caiman have a service ceiling of 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the MV-75 Cheyenne II or NH90 / Caiman?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,000 kg compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 10,600 kg.
Which is larger, the MV-75 Cheyenne II or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the MV-75 Cheyenne II's 15.4 meters.