NH90 / Caiman vs Z-9 Haitun
| 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 |
| Chinese utility helicopter, widely deployed for anti-submarine and SAR missions since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 1 January 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,050 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 544 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 300 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun 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-9 Haitun?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-9 Haitun?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 13.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun entered service first in 1994, 10 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the NH90 / Caiman or Z-9 Haitun?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 200 units of the Z-9 Haitun.