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H145M / EC645 vs H225M / EC725 Caracal

H145M / EC645 vs H225M / EC725 Caracal at a glance — top speed 269 vs 324 km/h, range 660 vs 1,253 km, max takeoff weight 3,585 vs 11,200 kg, built 1,500 vs 90 units.

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
Airbus Helicopters H225M / EC725 Caracal military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H225M / EC725 Caracal
Specifications
H145M / EC645 H225M / EC725 Caracal
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 12 June 1999 27 November 2000
Year introduced 2002 2005
Number produced 1500 units 90 units
Average unit price $25 million $70 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 16.2 m
Height 3.5 m 4.6 m
Length 13.0 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 660 km 1,253 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 11,200 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 5,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 550 kW 2 x 1,776 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 1,253 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H145M / EC645 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the H145M / EC645 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 3 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.