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407 vs H225M / EC725 Caracal

407 vs H225M / EC725 Caracal at a glance — top speed 260 vs 324 km/h, range 600 vs 1,253 km, max takeoff weight 2,722 vs 11,200 kg, built 1,600 vs 90 units.

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Airbus Helicopters H225M / EC725 Caracal military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H225M / EC725 Caracal
Specifications
407 H225M / EC725 Caracal
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 29 June 1995 27 November 2000
Year introduced 1996 2005
Number produced 1600 units 90 units
Average unit price -- $70 million
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 16.2 m
Height 3.6 m 4.6 m
Length 12.7 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 600 km 1,253 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 11,200 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 5,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 1,776 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 1,253 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 9 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.