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AW149 vs H225M / EC725 Caracal

AW149 vs H225M / EC725 Caracal at a glance — top speed 310 vs 324 km/h, range 1,009 vs 1,253 km, max takeoff weight 8,600 vs 11,200 kg, built 31 vs 90 units.

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Specifications
AW149 H225M / EC725 Caracal
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 13 November 2009 27 November 2000
Year introduced 2014 2005
Number produced 31 units 90 units
Average unit price $16 million $70 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 16.2 m
Height 5.1 m 4.6 m
Length 17.6 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 1,009 km 1,253 km
Service ceiling 6,095 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,600 kg 11,200 kg
Empty weight 4,720 kg 5,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,476 kW 2 x 1,776 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW149 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the AW149's 310 km/h, a difference of 14 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW149 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 1,253 km compared to the AW149's 1,009 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the AW149's 6,095 meters (19,996 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the AW149's 8,600 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the AW149's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW149 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the AW149 at $16 million.
Which entered service first, the AW149 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal entered service first in 2005, 9 years before the AW149 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW149 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has been produced in greater numbers with 90 units compared to 31 units of the AW149.