H225M / EC725 Caracal vs MD-500
The H225M / EC725 Caracal and the MD-500 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Hughes respectively. Top speed is 324 km/h for the H225M / EC725 Caracal vs 282 km/h for the MD-500. The H225M / EC725 Caracal has an operational range of 930 km vs 430 km for the MD-500. The H225M / EC725 Caracal operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 4,877 m for the MD-500. At 11,200 kg MTOW, the H225M / EC725 Caracal is 8.2x the MD-500's 1,361 kg. The H225M / EC725 Caracal has been produced in 90 units vs 4,700 for the MD-500. Unit cost is $70M for the H225M / EC725 Caracal vs $4M for the MD-500. The MD-500 first flew 18 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal (1982 vs 2000).
| 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 |
| American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| First flight | 28 January 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 4700 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 430 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,877 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,361 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 672 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 313 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or MD-500?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the MD-500's 282 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or MD-500?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 930 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or MD-500?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the MD-500's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or MD-500?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or MD-500?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or MD-500?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the MD-500 at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or MD-500?
The MD-500 entered service first in 1967, 38 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or MD-500?
The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.