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OH-6 Cayuse vs TH-55 Osage

OH-6 Cayuse vs TH-55 Osage at a glance — top speed 240 vs 140 km/h, range 610 vs 480 km, max takeoff weight 1,225 vs 703 kg, built 1,422 vs 2,800 units.

Hughes OH-6 Cayuse military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OH-6 CayuseFull specs
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🇺🇸 TH-55 OsageFull specs
Specifications
OH-6 Cayuse TH-55 Osage
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Hughes Hughes
First flight 27 February 1963 2 October 1956
Year introduced 1966 1961
Number produced 1422 units 2800 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 50.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 8.0 m 7.7 m
Height 2.5 m 2.5 m
Length 9.2 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 140 km/h
Operational range 610 km 480 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,225 kg 703 kg
Empty weight 557 kg 435 kg
Total thrust 1 x 236 kW 1 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OH-6 Cayuse or TH-55 Osage?
The OH-6 Cayuse is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the TH-55 Osage's 140 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OH-6 Cayuse or TH-55 Osage?
The OH-6 Cayuse has a longer range at 610 km compared to the TH-55 Osage's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the OH-6 Cayuse or TH-55 Osage?
The OH-6 Cayuse has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the TH-55 Osage's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the OH-6 Cayuse or TH-55 Osage?
The OH-6 Cayuse has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,225 kg compared to the TH-55 Osage's 703 kg.
Which is larger, the OH-6 Cayuse or TH-55 Osage?
The OH-6 Cayuse is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the TH-55 Osage's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the OH-6 Cayuse or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage entered service first in 1961, 5 years before the OH-6 Cayuse which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OH-6 Cayuse or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage has been produced in greater numbers with 2,800 units compared to 1,422 units of the OH-6 Cayuse.