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H120 / EC120 Colibri vs H225M / EC725 Caracal

Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H120 / EC120 Colibri
Airbus Helicopters H225M / EC725 Caracal military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H225M / EC725 Caracal
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Specifications
H120 / EC120 Colibri H225M / EC725 Caracal
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 9 June 1995 27 November 2000
Year introduced 1998 2005
Number produced 700 units 90 units
Average unit price -- $70 million
Wingspan 10.0 m 16.2 m
Height 3.4 m 4.6 m
Length 11.5 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 727 km 930 km
Service ceiling 17,600 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 11,200 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 5,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 376 kW 2 x 1,776 kW
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Overview

The H120 / EC120 Colibri and the H225M / EC725 Caracal are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri vs 324 km/h for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The H120 / EC120 Colibri has an operational range of 727 km vs 930 km for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 6,100 m for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. At 11,200 kg MTOW, the H225M / EC725 Caracal is 6.6x the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.

The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in 700 units vs 90 for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The H120 / EC120 Colibri first flew 5 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal (1995 vs 2000).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 278 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 930 km compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 727 km.
Which can fly higher, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 7 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.