NH90 / Caiman vs SH-3 Sea King
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Specifications
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NH90 / Caiman |
SH-3 Sea King |
| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
NHIndustries |
Sikorsky |
| First flight |
18 December 1995 |
11 March 1959 |
| Year introduced |
2004 |
1961 |
| Number produced |
471 units |
1300 units |
| Average unit price |
$42 million |
$25 million |
| Wingspan |
16.3 m |
19.0 m |
| Height |
5.3 m |
5.1 m |
| Length |
19.6 m |
16.7 m |
| Maximum speed |
300 km/h |
267 km/h |
| Operational range |
880 km |
1,005 km |
| Service ceiling |
6,000 m |
4,481 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
10,600 kg |
10,002 kg |
| Empty weight |
6,400 kg |
5,382 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,693 kW
|
2 x 1,044 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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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 NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 4,481 meters (14,701 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.
