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H225M / EC725 Caracal vs Mi-26 Halo

Airbus Helicopters H225M / EC725 Caracal military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H225M / EC725 Caracal
Mil Mi-26 Halo military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-26 Halo
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Specifications
H225M / EC725 Caracal Mi-26 Halo
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Mil
First flight 27 November 2000 14 December 1977
Year introduced 2005 1983
Number produced 90 units 316 units
Average unit price $70 million $25 million
Wingspan 16.2 m 32.0 m
Height 4.6 m 8.1 m
Length 19.5 m 40.0 m
Maximum speed 324 km/h 295 km/h
Operational range 930 km 500 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,200 kg 56,000 kg
Empty weight 5,330 kg 28,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 888 kW 0
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Overview

The H225M / EC725 Caracal and the Mi-26 Halo are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 324 km/h for the H225M / EC725 Caracal vs 295 km/h for the Mi-26 Halo. The H225M / EC725 Caracal has an operational range of 930 km vs 500 km for the Mi-26 Halo. The H225M / EC725 Caracal operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 4,600 m for the Mi-26 Halo. At 56,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-26 Halo is 5.0x the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 11,200 kg.

The H225M / EC725 Caracal has been produced in 90 units vs 316 for the Mi-26 Halo. Unit cost is $70M for the H225M / EC725 Caracal vs $25M for the Mi-26 Halo. The Mi-26 Halo first flew 23 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal (1977 vs 2000).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-26 Halo?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 295 km/h, a difference of 29 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-26 Halo?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 930 km compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-26 Halo?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 56,000 kg compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 11,200 kg.
Which is larger, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 19.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-26 Halo?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Mi-26 Halo at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo entered service first in 1983, 22 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has been produced in greater numbers with 316 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.