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H225M / EC725 Caracal vs Atlas Oryx

H225M / EC725 Caracal vs Atlas Oryx at a glance — top speed 324 vs 306 km/h, range 930 vs 303 km, max takeoff weight 11,200 vs 8,000 kg, built 90 vs 50 units.

Airbus Helicopters H225M / EC725 Caracal military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H225M / EC725 Caracal
Atlas Oryx military helicopters side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Atlas Oryx
Specifications
H225M / EC725 Caracal Atlas Oryx
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Atlas
First flight 27 November 2000 1 January 1986
Year introduced 2005 1987
Number produced 90 units 50 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wing area -- m² 191.0 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 15.6 m
Height 4.6 m 5.1 m
Length 19.5 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 324 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 930 km 303 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 7,162 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,200 kg 8,000 kg
Empty weight 5,330 kg 3,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,776 kW 2 x 1,400 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Atlas Oryx?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the Atlas Oryx's 306 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Atlas Oryx?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 930 km compared to the Atlas Oryx's 303 km.
Which can fly higher, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Atlas Oryx?
The Atlas Oryx has a higher service ceiling at 7,162 meters (23,497 ft) compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Atlas Oryx?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the Atlas Oryx's 8,000 kg.
Which is larger, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Atlas Oryx?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Atlas Oryx's 15.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Atlas Oryx?
The Atlas Oryx entered service first in 1987, 18 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Atlas Oryx?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has been produced in greater numbers with 90 units compared to 50 units of the Atlas Oryx.