NH90 / Caiman vs S-76 Spirit
Overview
The NH90 / Caiman and the S-76 Spirit are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by NHIndustries and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman vs 287 km/h for the S-76 Spirit. The NH90 / Caiman has an operational range of 880 km vs 761 km for the S-76 Spirit. The NH90 / Caiman operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,206 m for the S-76 Spirit.
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in 471 units vs 875 for the S-76 Spirit. The S-76 Spirit first flew 18 years before the NH90 / Caiman (1977 vs 1995).
| 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 |
| American medium-size commercial utility helicopter, commonly used in civil, transport and search and rescue services since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 13 March 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 875 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 880 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 847 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 761 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,206 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,307 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,177 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 344 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.