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NH90 / Caiman vs T129 ATAK

NH90 / Caiman vs T129 ATAK at a glance — top speed 300 vs 281 km/h, range 880 vs 537 km, max takeoff weight 10,600 vs 5,056 kg.

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Specifications
NH90 / Caiman T129 ATAK
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer NHIndustries TAI
First flight 18 December 1995 28 September 2009
Year introduced 2006 2014
Number produced 471 units N/A
Average unit price $42 million $50 million
Wing area -- m² 111.2 m²
Wingspan 16.3 m 11.9 m
Height 5.3 m 3.4 m
Length 19.6 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 281 km/h
Operational range 880 km 537 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,600 kg 5,056 kg
Empty weight 6,400 kg 2,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,693 kW 2 x 1,024 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the NH90 / Caiman or T129 ATAK?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the T129 ATAK's 281 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the NH90 / Caiman or T129 ATAK?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the T129 ATAK's 537 km.
Which can fly higher, the NH90 / Caiman or T129 ATAK?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the T129 ATAK's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the NH90 / Caiman or T129 ATAK?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the T129 ATAK's 5,056 kg.
Which is larger, the NH90 / Caiman or T129 ATAK?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the T129 ATAK's 14.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the NH90 / Caiman or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the NH90 / Caiman at $42 million.
Which entered service first, the NH90 / Caiman or T129 ATAK?
The NH90 / Caiman entered service first in 2006, 8 years before the T129 ATAK which entered service in 2014.