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407 vs H225M / EC725 Caracal

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🇺🇸 407
Airbus Helicopters H225M / EC725 Caracal military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H225M / EC725 Caracal
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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 930 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 888 kW
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Overview

The 407 and the H225M / EC725 Caracal are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the 407 vs 324 km/h for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The 407 has an operational range of 600 km vs 930 km for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The H225M / EC725 Caracal operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,700 m for the 407. At 11,200 kg MTOW, the H225M / EC725 Caracal is 4.1x the 407's 2,722 kg.

The 407 has been produced in 1,600 units vs 90 for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The 407 first flew 5 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal (1995 vs 2000).

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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 930 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.