AW101 vs H225M / EC725 Caracal
| British-Italian medium-lift helicopter, notable for search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and troop transport operations globally since the early 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 19 October 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 137 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| European long-range tactical transport military helicopter, featuring advanced avionics and systems, used for roles including troop transport and special operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 27 November 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 90 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 6.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 309 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,389 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 2,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,900 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,850 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,044 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 16.2 m |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 324 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 930 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,330 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,776 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW101 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the AW101's 309 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 930 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 11,200 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 19.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW101 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the AW101 at $70 million.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The AW101 entered service first in 1999, 6 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The AW101 has been produced in greater numbers with 137 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.