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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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.