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AW139 vs H225M / EC725 Caracal

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Airbus Helicopters H225M / EC725 Caracal military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H225M / EC725 Caracal
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Specifications
AW139 H225M / EC725 Caracal
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 3 February 2001 27 November 2000
Year introduced 2003 2005
Number produced 1100 units 90 units
Average unit price $15 million $70 million
Wingspan 13.8 m 16.2 m
Height 3.7 m 4.6 m
Length 13.8 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 930 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 11,200 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 5,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 571 kW 2 x 888 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the H225M / EC725 Caracal are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 324 km/h for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 930 km for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The H225M / EC725 Caracal operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 6,096 m for the AW139.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 90 for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. Unit cost is $15M for the AW139 vs $70M for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The H225M / EC725 Caracal first flew 1 years before the AW139 (2000 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the AW139's 310 km/h, a difference of 14 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 930 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the AW139's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the AW139 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 2 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.