AW609 vs H225M / EC725 Caracal
AW609 vs H225M / EC725 Caracal at a glance — top speed 509 vs 324 km/h, range 1,389 vs 1,253 km, max takeoff weight 8,200 vs 11,200 kg.
Specifications
|
AW609 |
H225M / EC725 Caracal |
| Origin country |
🇮🇹 Italy🇺🇸 United States |
🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight |
6 March 2003 |
27 November 2000 |
| Year introduced |
2020 |
2005 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
90 units |
| Average unit price |
$25 million |
$70 million |
| Wingspan |
11.7 m |
16.2 m |
| Height |
5.1 m |
4.6 m |
| Length |
14.1 m |
19.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
509 km/h |
324 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,389 km |
1,253 km |
| Service ceiling |
7,620 m |
6,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
8,200 kg |
11,200 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,755 kg |
5,330 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,447 kW
|
2 x 1,776 kW
|
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Which is faster, the AW609 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The AW609 is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 324 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW609 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The AW609 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 1,253 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW609 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The AW609 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW609 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the AW609's 8,200 kg.
Which is larger, the AW609 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the AW609's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW609 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the AW609 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the AW609 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal entered service first in 2005, 15 years before the AW609 which entered service in 2020.
