H225M / EC725 Caracal vs H215M / AS532 Cougar

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 Helicopter
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 27 November 2000
Year of introduction 2005
Number produced 90 units
Average unit price $-- million
French utility helicopter, notable for search and rescue missions, extensively utilized in military and civilian sectors since the 1970s.
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Helicopter
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 1 September 1978
Year of introduction 1978
Number produced 408 units
Average unit price $18 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 kgp 🟢
3-view profile of H225M / EC725 Caracal
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 kgp 🔴
3-view profile of H215M / AS532 Cougar

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