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NH90 / Caiman vs Z-10

NH90 / Caiman vs Z-10 at a glance — top speed 300 vs 300 km/h, range 880 vs 1,120 km, max takeoff weight 10,600 vs 7,000 kg, built 471 vs 109 units.

NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
Changhe Z-10 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-10
Specifications
NH90 / Caiman Z-10
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer NHIndustries Changhe
First flight 18 December 1995 29 April 2003
Year introduced 2004 2012
Number produced 471 units 109 units
Average unit price $42 million --
Wingspan 16.3 m 13.0 m
Height 5.3 m 3.9 m
Length 19.6 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 880 km 1,120 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,600 kg 7,000 kg
Empty weight 6,400 kg 5,540 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,693 kW 2 x 1,000 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-10?
The Z-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 300 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a longer range at 1,120 km compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-10?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the Z-10's 7,000 kg.
Which is larger, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-10?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Z-10's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-10?
The NH90 / Caiman entered service first in 2004, 8 years before the Z-10 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-10?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 109 units of the Z-10.