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H225M / EC725 Caracal vs S-92 Superhawk

H225M / EC725 Caracal vs S-92 Superhawk at a glance — top speed 324 vs 306 km/h, range 1,253 vs 850 km, built 90 vs 300 units.

Airbus Helicopters H225M / EC725 Caracal military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H225M / EC725 Caracal
Sikorsky S-92 Superhawk military helicopters side profile drawing
Specifications
H225M / EC725 Caracal S-92 Superhawk
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Sikorsky
First flight 27 November 2000 23 December 1998
Year introduced 2005 2004
Number produced 90 units 300 units
Average unit price $70 million $32 million
Wingspan 16.2 m 17.2 m
Height 4.6 m -- m
Length 19.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 324 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 1,253 km 850 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,200 kg -- kg
Empty weight 5,330 kg 7,031 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,776 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or S-92 Superhawk?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 306 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or S-92 Superhawk?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 1,253 km compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or S-92 Superhawk?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or S-92 Superhawk?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or S-92 Superhawk?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or S-92 Superhawk?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the S-92 Superhawk at $32 million.
Which entered service first, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk entered service first in 2004, 1 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.