AW609 vs H225M / EC725 Caracal
Italian-American tiltrotor aircraft, designed for commercial and government purposes, with applications like search and rescue or offshore transport. | |
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Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
First flight | 6 March 2003 |
Year of introduction | 2020 |
Number produced | units |
Average unit price | $25 million |
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 Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
First flight | 27 November 2000 |
Year of introduction | 2005 |
Number produced | 90 units |
Average unit price | $70 million |
Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
Length | 14.1 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 509 km/h ◉ |
Operational range | -- km |
Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 8,200 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 4,755 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 2 x 1,447 kW ◉ |