H225M / EC725 Caracal vs TH-55 Osage
The H225M / EC725 Caracal and the TH-55 Osage are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Hughes respectively. The H225M / EC725 Caracal reaches 324 km/h — 2.3x the TH-55 Osage's 140 km/h. The H225M / EC725 Caracal has an operational range of 930 km vs 480 km for the TH-55 Osage. The H225M / EC725 Caracal operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 4,000 m for the TH-55 Osage. At 11,200 kg MTOW, the H225M / EC725 Caracal is 16:1 the TH-55 Osage's 703 kg. The H225M / EC725 Caracal has been produced in 90 units vs 2,800 for the TH-55 Osage. The TH-55 Osage first flew 44 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal (1956 vs 2000).
| European long-range tactical transport military helicopter, featuring advanced avionics and systems, used for roles including troop transport and special operations. | |
| 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 training helicopter, prominent during the Vietnam War, extensively utilized for instructional duties by the US Army. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| First flight | 2 October 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 2800 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 140 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 480 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 703 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 435 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 130 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or TH-55 Osage?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the TH-55 Osage's 140 km/h, a difference of 184 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or TH-55 Osage?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 930 km compared to the TH-55 Osage's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or TH-55 Osage?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the TH-55 Osage's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or TH-55 Osage?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the TH-55 Osage's 703 kg.
Which is larger, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or TH-55 Osage?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the TH-55 Osage's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage entered service first in 1961, 44 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage has been produced in greater numbers with 2,800 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.