CH-47 Chinook vs H225M / EC725 Caracal
Overview
The CH-47 Chinook and the H225M / EC725 Caracal are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Airbus Helicopters respectively.
Top speed is 315 km/h for the CH-47 Chinook vs 324 km/h for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The CH-47 Chinook has an operational range of 740 km vs 930 km for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The H225M / EC725 Caracal operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,639 m for the CH-47 Chinook. At 22,680 kg MTOW, the CH-47 Chinook is 2.0x the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 11,200 kg.
The CH-47 Chinook has been produced in 1,200 units vs 90 for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. Unit cost is $38M for the CH-47 Chinook vs $70M for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The CH-47 Chinook first flew 39 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal (1961 vs 2000).
| American tandem rotor helicopter, synonymous with heavy-lift operations, crucial in conflicts including Vietnam and Afghanistan. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 21 September 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 1200 units |
| Average unit price | $38 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 | 18.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 740 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,639 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,680 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 10,614 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,398 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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