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NH90 / Caiman vs S-92 Superhawk

NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
Sikorsky S-92 Superhawk military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
NH90 / Caiman S-92 Superhawk
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer NHIndustries Sikorsky
First flight 18 December 1995 23 December 1998
Year introduced 2004 2004
Number produced 471 units 300 units
Average unit price $42 million $32 million
Wingspan 16.3 m 17.2 m
Height 5.3 m -- m
Length 19.6 m -- m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 880 km 850 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,600 kg -- kg
Empty weight 6,400 kg 7,031 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,693 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the NH90 / Caiman or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 300 km/h, a difference of 6 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 can fly higher, the NH90 / Caiman or S-92 Superhawk?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
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.