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H225M / EC725 Caracal vs Mi-26 Halo

H225M / EC725 Caracal vs Mi-26 Halo at a glance — top speed 324 vs 295 km/h, range 1,253 vs 500 km, max takeoff weight 11,200 vs 56,000 kg, built 90 vs 316 units.

Airbus Helicopters H225M / EC725 Caracal military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H225M / EC725 Caracal
Mil Mi-26 Halo military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-26 Halo
Specifications
H225M / EC725 Caracal Mi-26 Halo
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Mil
First flight 27 November 2000 14 December 1977
Year introduced 2005 1983
Number produced 90 units 316 units
Average unit price $70 million $25 million
Wing area -- m² 804.3 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 32.0 m
Height 4.6 m 8.1 m
Length 19.5 m 40.0 m
Maximum speed 324 km/h 295 km/h
Operational range 1,253 km 500 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,200 kg 56,000 kg
Empty weight 5,330 kg 28,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,776 kW 2 x 8,500 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-26 Halo?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 295 km/h, a difference of 29 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-26 Halo?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 1,253 km compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-26 Halo?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 56,000 kg compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 11,200 kg.
Which is larger, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 19.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-26 Halo?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Mi-26 Halo at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo entered service first in 1983, 22 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has been produced in greater numbers with 316 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.