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CH-47 Chinook vs H225M / EC725 Caracal

Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-47 Chinook
Airbus Helicopters H225M / EC725 Caracal military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H225M / EC725 Caracal
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Specifications
CH-47 Chinook H225M / EC725 Caracal
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Airbus Helicopters
First flight 21 September 1961 27 November 2000
Year introduced 1962 2005
Number produced 1200 units 90 units
Average unit price $38 million $70 million
Wingspan 18.3 m 16.2 m
Height 5.7 m 4.6 m
Length 30.1 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 740 km 930 km
Service ceiling 5,639 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg 11,200 kg
Empty weight 10,614 kg 5,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,796 kW 2 x 1,776 kW
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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 2.0:1 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-47 Chinook or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the CH-47 Chinook's 315 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-47 Chinook or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 930 km compared to the CH-47 Chinook's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-47 Chinook or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the CH-47 Chinook's 5,639 meters (18,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-47 Chinook or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 11,200 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-47 Chinook or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The CH-47 Chinook is longer at 30.1 meters compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 19.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-47 Chinook or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the CH-47 Chinook at $38 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-47 Chinook or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The CH-47 Chinook entered service first in 1962, 43 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-47 Chinook or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The CH-47 Chinook has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.