H225M / EC725 Caracal vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

The H225M / EC725 Caracal and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Bell respectively. Top speed is 324 km/h for the H225M / EC725 Caracal vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The H225M / EC725 Caracal has an operational range of 930 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The H225M / EC725 Caracal operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,910 m for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". At 11,200 kg MTOW, the H225M / EC725 Caracal is 2.6x the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg. The H225M / EC725 Caracal has been produced in 90 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $70M for the H225M / EC725 Caracal vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" 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.
Airbus Helicopters H225M / EC725 Caracal Helicopter profile drawing
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 utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations.
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 16000 units
Average unit price $1.3 million
Wingspan 16.2 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 19.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 324 km/h â—‰
Operational range 930 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,330 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,776 kW â—‰
Wingspan 14.6 m â—‰
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 12.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 222 km/h â—‰
Operational range 510 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,910 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,309 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,087 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 820 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 930 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 5,910 meters (19,389 ft).
Which is heavier, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 46 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.