H225M / EC725 Caracal vs Mi-26 Halo
Overview
The H225M / EC725 Caracal and the Mi-26 Halo are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Mil respectively.
Top speed is 324 km/h for the H225M / EC725 Caracal vs 295 km/h for the Mi-26 Halo. The H225M / EC725 Caracal has an operational range of 930 km vs 500 km for the Mi-26 Halo. The H225M / EC725 Caracal operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 4,600 m for the Mi-26 Halo. At 56,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-26 Halo is 5.0x the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 11,200 kg.
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has been produced in 90 units vs 316 for the Mi-26 Halo. Unit cost is $70M for the H225M / EC725 Caracal vs $25M for the Mi-26 Halo. The Mi-26 Halo first flew 23 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal (1977 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 |
| Soviet heavy transport helicopter, frequently utilized for cargo and troop transport, infamous for Chernobyl disaster relief mission. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 14 December 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 316 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 40.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 295 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 56,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 28,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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