NH90 / Caiman vs SH-3 Sea King
| 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 amphibious helicopter, enlisted for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War, renowned for Apollo space missions recovery. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 11 March 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 1300 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,693 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 19.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 267 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,005 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,481 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,002 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,382 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,044 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the NH90 / Caiman or SH-3 Sea King?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 267 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the NH90 / Caiman or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a longer range at 1,005 km compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the NH90 / Caiman or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a higher service ceiling at 4,481 meters (14,701 ft) compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the NH90 / Caiman or SH-3 Sea King?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 10,002 kg.
Which is larger, the NH90 / Caiman or SH-3 Sea King?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the NH90 / Caiman or SH-3 Sea King?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the SH-3 Sea King at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the NH90 / Caiman or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King entered service first in 1961, 43 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the NH90 / Caiman or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 471 units of the NH90 / Caiman.