CH-47 Chinook vs H225M / EC725 Caracal

American tandem rotor helicopter, synonymous with heavy-lift operations, crucial in conflicts including Vietnam and Afghanistan.
Picture of CH-47 Chinook
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 21 September 1961
Year of introduction 1962
Number produced 1200 units
Average unit price $38 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 πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany πŸ‡«πŸ‡· 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 18.3 m β—‰
Height 5.7 m β—‰
Length 30.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h β—‰
Operational range 420 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,639 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg β—‰
Empty weight 10,614 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,796 kW β—‰
3-view profile of CH-47 Chinook
Wingspan 16.2 m β—‰
Height 4.6 m β—‰
Length 19.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 324 km/h β—‰
Operational range 930 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,100 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,200 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,330 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,776 kW β—‰
3-view profile of H225M / EC725 Caracal

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