NH90 / Caiman vs S-92 Superhawk
| 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 |
| American civilian utility and military helicopter, known for significant use in search-and-rescue missions worldwide since the 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 23 December 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $32 million |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m |
| Height | 5.3 m |
| Length | 19.6 m |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h |
| Operational range | 880 km â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,600 kg |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,693 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 850 km â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of S-92 Superhawk by Ronnie Robertson.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the NH90 / Caiman or S-92 Superhawk?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the NH90 / Caiman or S-92 Superhawk?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 850 km.
Which is heavier, the NH90 / Caiman or S-92 Superhawk?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the NH90 / Caiman or S-92 Superhawk?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the NH90 / Caiman or S-92 Superhawk?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the S-92 Superhawk at $32 million.
Which entered service first, the NH90 / Caiman or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk entered service first in 2004, 0 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the NH90 / Caiman or S-92 Superhawk?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 300 units of the S-92 Superhawk.