EC725 CARACAL

H225M

Medium Transport / CSAR Helicopter

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France

Europe

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OVERVIEW

MANUFACTURERAirbus Helicopters

YEAR INTRODUCED2005

UNITS IN SERVICE150

UNITS PRODUCED200

UNIT COSTUSD 28.0M

DESCRIPTION

French military variant of the Super Puma family specialized for CSAR and special operations. Can be refueled in flight for long-range missions.

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight

5.3 tonnes empty

Max Weight

11 tonnes

Crew

Passengers

28 troops

Engine

2x Turbomeca Makila 2A1 4000 shp total

Max Speed

324 km/h

Range

920 km

Ceiling

7000 m

In Flight Refueling

Yes (probe equipped)

COMBAT RECORD

Afghanistan (French Air Force CSAR), Mali (Operation Serval/Barkhane), Libya.

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OPERATORS

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