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NH90 / Caiman vs Prachand

NH90 / Caiman vs Prachand at a glance — top speed 300 vs 280 km/h, range 880 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 10,600 vs 5,800 kg, built 471 vs 19 units.

NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
HAL Prachand military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Prachand
Specifications
NH90 / Caiman Prachand
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer NHIndustries HAL
First flight 18 December 1995 29 March 2010
Year introduced 2004 2021
Number produced 471 units 19 units
Average unit price $42 million $32.6 million
Wingspan 16.3 m 13.2 m
Height 5.3 m 4.4 m
Length 19.6 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 880 km 700 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,600 kg 5,800 kg
Empty weight 6,400 kg 2,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,693 kW 2 x 1,068 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the NH90 / Caiman or Prachand?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Prachand's 280 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the NH90 / Caiman or Prachand?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the Prachand's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the NH90 / Caiman or Prachand?
The Prachand has a higher service ceiling at 6,500 meters (21,325 ft) compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the NH90 / Caiman or Prachand?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the Prachand's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the NH90 / Caiman or Prachand?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Prachand's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the NH90 / Caiman or Prachand?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the Prachand at $33 million.
Which entered service first, the NH90 / Caiman or Prachand?
The NH90 / Caiman entered service first in 2004, 17 years before the Prachand which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the NH90 / Caiman or Prachand?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 19 units of the Prachand.