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H135M / EC365 vs H225M / EC725 Caracal

Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
Airbus Helicopters H225M / EC725 Caracal military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H225M / EC725 Caracal
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Specifications
H135M / EC365 H225M / EC725 Caracal
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 15 February 1994 27 November 2000
Year introduced 1996 2005
Number produced 1400 units 90 units
Average unit price $12 million $70 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 16.2 m
Height 3.5 m 4.6 m
Length 12.2 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 630 km 930 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg 11,200 kg
Empty weight 1,490 kg 5,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 260 kW 2 x 888 kW
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Overview

The H135M / EC365 and the H225M / EC725 Caracal are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365 vs 324 km/h for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The H135M / EC365 has an operational range of 630 km vs 930 km for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The H225M / EC725 Caracal operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 6,096 m for the H135M / EC365. At 11,200 kg MTOW, the H225M / EC725 Caracal is 3.9x the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.

The H135M / EC365 has been produced in 1,400 units vs 90 for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. Unit cost is $12M for the H135M / EC365 vs $70M for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The H135M / EC365 first flew 6 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal (1994 vs 2000).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H135M / EC365 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the H135M / EC365's 287 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 930 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the H135M / EC365's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the H135M / EC365 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H135M / EC365 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the H135M / EC365 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H135M / EC365 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 H135M / EC365 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.