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NH90 / Caiman vs Z-20

NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
Harbin Z-20 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-20
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Specifications
NH90 / Caiman Z-20
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer NHIndustries Harbin
First flight 18 December 1995 23 December 2013
Year introduced 2004 2019
Number produced 471 units 230 units
Average unit price $42 million --
Wingspan 16.3 m 16.0 m
Height 5.3 m 5.3 m
Length 19.6 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 360 km/h
Operational range 880 km 560 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,600 kg 10,000 kg
Empty weight 6,400 kg 5,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 847 kW 2 x 800 kW
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Overview

The NH90 / Caiman and the Z-20 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by NHIndustries and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman vs 360 km/h for the Z-20. The NH90 / Caiman has an operational range of 880 km vs 560 km for the Z-20. The NH90 / Caiman operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 6,000 m for the Z-20.

The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in 471 units vs 230 for the Z-20. The NH90 / Caiman first flew 18 years before the Z-20 (1995 vs 2013).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-20?
The Z-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 300 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-20?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the Z-20's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-20?
The Z-20 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-20?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the Z-20's 10,000 kg.
Which is larger, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-20?
The Z-20 is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 19.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-20?
The NH90 / Caiman entered service first in 2004, 15 years before the Z-20 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-20?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 230 units of the Z-20.