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NH90 / Caiman vs S-76 Spirit

NH90 / Caiman vs S-76 Spirit at a glance — top speed 300 vs 287 km/h, range 880 vs 761 km, max takeoff weight 10,600 vs 5,307 kg, built 471 vs 875 units.

NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
Sikorsky S-76 Spirit military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-76 Spirit
Specifications
NH90 / Caiman S-76 Spirit
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer NHIndustries Sikorsky
First flight 18 December 1995 13 March 1977
Year introduced 2004 1979
Number produced 471 units 875 units
Average unit price $42 million --
Wingspan 16.3 m 13.4 m
Height 5.3 m 4.5 m
Length 19.6 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 880 km 761 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,206 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,600 kg 5,307 kg
Empty weight 6,400 kg 3,177 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,693 kW 2 x 688 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the NH90 / Caiman or S-76 Spirit?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the S-76 Spirit's 287 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the NH90 / Caiman or S-76 Spirit?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the S-76 Spirit's 761 km.
Which can fly higher, the NH90 / Caiman or S-76 Spirit?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the S-76 Spirit's 4,206 meters (13,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the NH90 / Caiman or S-76 Spirit?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the S-76 Spirit's 5,307 kg.
Which is larger, the NH90 / Caiman or S-76 Spirit?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the S-76 Spirit's 16.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the NH90 / Caiman or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit entered service first in 1979, 25 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the NH90 / Caiman or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has been produced in greater numbers with 875 units compared to 471 units of the NH90 / Caiman.