NH90 / Caiman vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
The NH90 / Caiman and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by NHIndustries and Bell respectively. Top speed is 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The NH90 / Caiman has an operational range of 880 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The NH90 / Caiman operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,910 m for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". At 10,600 kg MTOW, the NH90 / Caiman is 2.5x the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg. The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in 471 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $42M for the NH90 / Caiman vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 39 years before the NH90 / Caiman (1956 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 utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 22 October 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 16000 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 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 â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,693 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 510 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,910 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,309 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,087 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 820 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the NH90 / Caiman or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the NH90 / Caiman or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the NH90 / Caiman or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 5,910 meters (19,389 ft).
Which is heavier, the NH90 / Caiman or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the NH90 / Caiman or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the NH90 / Caiman or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the NH90 / Caiman or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 45 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the NH90 / Caiman or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 471 units of the NH90 / Caiman.