helicopter market

EC225 and EC725 “Caracal” [pictures]

EC725 is the last evolution of Eurocopter Cougar family (AS532), the military version of Super Puma (AS332). The helicopter was made famous by the French forces in Afghanistan.

EC225 is a civilian aircraft, mainly used in the oil and gas industry and serving also for utility transport.

EC225
EC225 (source: EADS on Flickr.com)
EC225 ERA (USA)
EC225 ERA (USA) (source: EADS on Flickr.com)
EC225 ERA (USA)
EC225 ERA (USA) (source: EADS on Flickr.com)

 

EC725 Caracal flying for the French forces in Afghanistan
EC725 Caracal flying for the French forces in Afghanistan (source)
Brazilian EC725
Brazilian EC225 (source: Anthony Pecchi, Helibras)
EC725 Caracal flying for the French forces in Afghanistan
EC725 Caracal flying for the French forces in Afghanistan (source)
EC725 Caracal and OH-58D Kiowa
EC725 Caracal and OH-58D Kiowa (source)
EC725 Caracal flying for the French forces in Afghanistan
EC725 Caracal flying for the French forces in Afghanistan (source)
EC725 Caracal flying for the French forces in Afghanistan
EC725 Caracal flying for the French forces in Afghanistan (source)
EC725_Afghanistan
EC725 Caracal flying for the French forces in Afghanistan (source)