NH90 / Caiman vs SH-2 Seasprite
The NH90 / Caiman and the SH-2 Seasprite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by NHIndustries and Kaman respectively. Top speed is 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman vs 256 km/h for the SH-2 Seasprite. The NH90 / Caiman has an operational range of 880 km vs 680 km for the SH-2 Seasprite. The NH90 / Caiman operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,486 m for the SH-2 Seasprite. The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in 471 units vs 184 for the SH-2 Seasprite. Unit cost is $42M for the NH90 / Caiman vs $1.2M for the SH-2 Seasprite. The SH-2 Seasprite first flew 36 years before the NH90 / Caiman (1959 vs 1995).
| 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 multi-purpose helicopter, known for major deployments during the Vietnam and Falklands Wars, particularly in anti-submarine warfare roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kaman |
| First flight | 2 July 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 184 units |
| Average unit price | $1.2 million |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 880 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,600 kg |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,693 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 256 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 680 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 4,173 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,342 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the NH90 / Caiman or SH-2 Seasprite?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 256 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the NH90 / Caiman or SH-2 Seasprite?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the NH90 / Caiman or SH-2 Seasprite?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the NH90 / Caiman or SH-2 Seasprite?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the NH90 / Caiman or SH-2 Seasprite?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 16.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the NH90 / Caiman or SH-2 Seasprite?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the SH-2 Seasprite at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the NH90 / Caiman or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite entered service first in 1962, 42 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the NH90 / Caiman or SH-2 Seasprite?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 184 units of the SH-2 Seasprite.