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NH90 / Caiman vs Z-9 Haitun

NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
Harbin Z-9 Haitun military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-9 Haitun
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Specifications
NH90 / Caiman Z-9 Haitun
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer NHIndustries Harbin
First flight 18 December 1995 1 January 1981
Year introduced 2004 1994
Number produced 471 units 200 units
Average unit price $42 million --
Wingspan 16.3 m 11.9 m
Height 5.3 m 3.5 m
Length 19.6 m 13.7 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 880 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,600 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 6,400 kg 2,050 kg
Total thrust 2 x 847 kW 2 x 272 kW
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Overview

The NH90 / Caiman and the Z-9 Haitun are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by NHIndustries and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman vs 315 km/h for the Z-9 Haitun. The NH90 / Caiman has an operational range of 880 km vs 1,000 km for the Z-9 Haitun. The NH90 / Caiman operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 6,000 m for the Z-9 Haitun. At 10,600 kg MTOW, the NH90 / Caiman is 2.6x the Z-9 Haitun's 4,100 kg.

The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in 471 units vs 200 for the Z-9 Haitun. The Z-9 Haitun first flew 14 years before the NH90 / Caiman (1981 vs 1995).

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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.