H225M / EC725 Caracal vs HH-60 Pave Hawk
Overview
The H225M / EC725 Caracal and the HH-60 Pave Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 324 km/h for the H225M / EC725 Caracal vs 357 km/h for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. The H225M / EC725 Caracal has an operational range of 930 km vs 691 km for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. The H225M / EC725 Caracal operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 4,300 m for the HH-60 Pave Hawk.
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has been produced in 90 units vs 112 for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. The HH-60 Pave Hawk first flew 13 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal (1987 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 medium-lift utility military helicopter, derived from the S-70 and UH-60, designed for combat search and rescue and special operations in hostile environments since the late 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 1 January 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 112 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 | 16.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 357 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 691 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,979 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,257 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 725 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 324 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 930 km compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 691 km.
Which can fly higher, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 9,979 kg.
Which is larger, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 19.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk entered service first in 1987, 18 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or HH-60 Pave Hawk?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 112 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.