AW609 vs H225M / EC725 Caracal

Italian-American tiltrotor aircraft, designed for commercial and government purposes, with applications like search and rescue or offshore transport.
Picture of AW609
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.
Picture of H225M / EC725 Caracal
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
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 1,776 kW
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