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CH-53 Sea Stallion vs H225M / EC725 Caracal

CH-53 Sea Stallion vs H225M / EC725 Caracal at a glance — top speed 315 vs 324 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,253 km, max takeoff weight 33,300 vs 11,200 kg, built 284 vs 90 units.

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Specifications
CH-53 Sea Stallion H225M / EC725 Caracal
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Airbus Helicopters
First flight 14 October 1964 27 November 2000
Year introduced 1966 2005
Number produced 284 units 90 units
Average unit price $40 million $70 million
Wingspan 24.1 m 16.2 m
Height 8.5 m 4.6 m
Length 30.2 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,253 km
Service ceiling 5,639 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,300 kg 11,200 kg
Empty weight 15,071 kg 5,330 kg
Total thrust 3 x 3,270 kW 2 x 1,776 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion's 315 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 1,253 km compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion's 5,639 meters (18,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,300 kg compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 11,200 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 19.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion at $40 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion entered service first in 1966, 39 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has been produced in greater numbers with 284 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.