NH90 / Caiman vs W-3 Sokol
| 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 |
| Polish utility helicopter, renowned for search and rescue missions, particularly during UN peacekeeping operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | PZL |
| First flight | 16 November 1979 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 149 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m |
| 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 | -- m |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 260 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 745 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,910 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,850 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 662 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the NH90 / Caiman or W-3 Sokol?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the W-3 Sokol's 260 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the NH90 / Caiman or W-3 Sokol?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the W-3 Sokol's 745 km.
Which can fly higher, the NH90 / Caiman or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol has a higher service ceiling at 4,910 meters (16,108 ft) compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the NH90 / Caiman or W-3 Sokol?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the W-3 Sokol's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the NH90 / Caiman or W-3 Sokol?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the W-3 Sokol's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the NH90 / Caiman or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol entered service first in 1986, 18 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the NH90 / Caiman or W-3 Sokol?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 149 units of the W-3 Sokol.