H215M / AS532 Cougar vs H225M / EC725 Caracal
| French utility helicopter, notable for search and rescue missions, extensively utilized in military and civilian sectors since the 1970s. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 1 September 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 408 units |
| Average unit price | $18 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 | 15.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 573 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,330 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,185 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 324 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 930 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,330 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,776 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 250 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 930 km compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 573 km.
Which can fly higher, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 4,100 meters (13,451 ft).
Which is heavier, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 9,000 kg.
Which is larger, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 18.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar entered service first in 1978, 27 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has been produced in greater numbers with 408 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.