H160M Guépard vs H225M / EC725 Caracal
| French multi-role helicopter, predominantly utilized for military services and receivied first deployment in 2021. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 13 March 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| European long-range tactical transport military helicopter, featuring advanced avionics and systems, used for roles including troop transport and special operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 27 November 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 90 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 880 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,900 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,240 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 956 kW ◉ |
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| Wingspan | 16.2 m |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 324 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 930 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,330 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,776 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H160M Guépard or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H160M Guépard is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 324 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H160M Guépard or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 930 km compared to the H160M Guépard's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the H160M Guépard or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the H160M Guépard's 5,900 meters (19,356 ft).
Which is heavier, the H160M Guépard or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the H160M Guépard's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the H160M Guépard or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the H160M Guépard's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H160M Guépard or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal entered service first in 2005, 16 years before the H160M Guépard which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H160M Guépard or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has been produced in greater numbers with 90 units compared to 1 units of the H160M Guépard.