H225M / EC725 Caracal vs UH-60 Black Hawk

The H225M / EC725 Caracal and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 324 km/h for the H225M / EC725 Caracal vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The H225M / EC725 Caracal has an operational range of 930 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The H225M / EC725 Caracal operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,791 m for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The H225M / EC725 Caracal has been produced in 90 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $70M for the H225M / EC725 Caracal vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 26 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal (1974 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, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation.
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 5000 units
Average unit price $21 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 16.4 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 19.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 294 km/h â—‰
Operational range 590 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,791 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,659 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,819 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 294 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 930 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg.
Which is larger, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 19.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk at $21 million.
Which entered service first, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 26 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.