H215M / AS532 Cougar vs H225M / EC725 Caracal

French utility helicopter, notable for search and rescue missions, extensively utilized in military and civilian sectors since the 1970s.
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 1 September 1978
Year of introduction 1978
Number produced 408 units
Average unit price $18 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 15.6 m
Height 4.8 m
Length 18.7 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h
Operational range 573 km
Service ceiling 4,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,000 kg
Empty weight 4,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,185 kW
3-view profile of H215M / AS532 Cougar
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
3-view profile of H225M / EC725 Caracal

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