NH90 / Caiman vs W-3 Sokol
Overview
The NH90 / Caiman and the W-3 Sokol are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by NHIndustries and PZL respectively.
Top speed is 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman vs 260 km/h for the W-3 Sokol. The NH90 / Caiman has an operational range of 880 km vs 745 km for the W-3 Sokol. The NH90 / Caiman operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,910 m for the W-3 Sokol.
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in 471 units vs 149 for the W-3 Sokol. The W-3 Sokol first flew 16 years before the NH90 / Caiman (1979 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 |
| 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 | -- |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 880 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 847 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 260 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 745 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,910 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,850 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 331 kW ◉ |
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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 NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the W-3 Sokol's 4,910 meters (16,108 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.