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Airbus Helicopters · EC25

Airbus Helicopters H225 specs, size & range

The Airbus Helicopters H225 (ICAO code EC25) is a helicopter with 2 turboprop engines in the medium wake-turbulence category. It is 16.5 m long, a maximum take-off weight of 11,000 kg and a range of 841 km.

Helicopter with 2 turboprop engines Wake category: Medium Helicopters & rotorcraft

H225 specifications

Length
16.49 m (54.1 ft)
#81 of 116 →
Fuselage width
3.96 m
Fuselage height
4.97 m
Main rotor diameter
16.20 m
Max take-off weight
11,000 kg (24,251 lb)
#92 of 116 →
Fuel capacity
2,588 L (684 US gal)
#56 of 80 →
Cruise speed
142 kn (263 km/h)
#68 of 93 →
Maximum speed
175 kn (324 km/h)
#46 of 75 →
Range
454 nm (841 km)
#71 of 86 →
Absolute ceiling
20,000 ft (6,096 m)
#67 of 79 →

Official type certificate →

The Airbus Helicopters H225 is a helicopter with 2 turboprop engines built by Airbus Helicopters. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code EC25. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

H225 size and dimensions

The H225 is 16.49 m (54.1 ft) long. That makes it the #1 longest of 12 helicopters & rotorcraft in our database — longer than 92% of them. Its fuselage is 3.96 m wide.

H225 weight and fuel

The maximum take-off weight is 11,000 kg (24,251 lb). Among helicopters & rotorcraft it ranks #1 of 12 by weight. The tanks hold 2,588 litres (684 US gallons), about 2.1 tonnes of jet fuel.

H225 speed and range

It cruises at about 263 km/h (142 knots), faster than 67% of helicopters & rotorcraft. Its range of 841 km (454 nm) suits short regional hops — about 3.2 hours at cruise speed. Its ceiling is 20,000 ft (6,096 m).

Aircraft similar to the H225

Comparable helicopters & rotorcraft include Boeing CH-47 Chinook, Boeing AH-64 Apache, Sikorsky S-92/H-92 Superhawk and Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Airbus Helicopters H225?

EC25 — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

How far can the Airbus Helicopters H225 fly?

About 454 nautical miles (841 km) without refuelling.

How fast is the Airbus Helicopters H225?

It cruises at about 142 knots (263 km/h), with a maximum speed of 324 km/h.

How big is the Airbus Helicopters H225?

Length 16.49 m.

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