H225M / EC725 Caracal vs AW101

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
British-Italian medium-lift helicopter, notable for search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and troop transport operations globally since the early 2000s.
Picture of AW101
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer AgustaWestland
First flight 19 October 1964
Year of introduction 1999
Number produced 137 units
Average unit price $70 million
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
Wingspan -- m
Height 6.6 m
Length 20.4 m
Maximum speed 241 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 2,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,900 kg
Empty weight 6,850 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,044 kW
3-view profile of AW101

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