206 JetRanger vs H225M / EC725 Caracal
Overview
The 206 JetRanger and the H225M / EC725 Caracal are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.
Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 324 km/h for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 930 km for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The H225M / EC725 Caracal operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger. At 11,200 kg MTOW, the H225M / EC725 Caracal is 4.5x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 90 for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. Unit cost is $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger vs $70M for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The 206 JetRanger first flew 34 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal (1966 vs 2000).
| American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 10 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 7300 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 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 | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 226 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 624 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,495 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,737 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 485 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 324 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 930 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,330 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 888 kW ◉ |
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