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H160M Guépard vs H225M / EC725 Caracal

Airbus Helicopters H160M Guépard military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H160M Guépard
Airbus Helicopters H225M / EC725 Caracal military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H225M / EC725 Caracal
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Specifications
H160M Guépard H225M / EC725 Caracal
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 13 March 2015 27 November 2000
Year introduced 2021 2005
Number produced 1 units 90 units
Average unit price -- $70 million
Wingspan 13.4 m 16.2 m
Height 4.0 m 4.6 m
Length 12.0 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 325 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 880 km 930 km
Service ceiling 5,900 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 11,200 kg
Empty weight 4,240 kg 5,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 956 kW 2 x 1,776 kW
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Overview

The H160M Guépard and the H225M / EC725 Caracal are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 325 km/h for the H160M Guépard vs 324 km/h for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The H160M Guépard has an operational range of 880 km vs 930 km for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The H225M / EC725 Caracal operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,900 m for the H160M Guépard.

The H160M Guépard has been produced in 1 units vs 90 for the H225M / EC725 Caracal. The H225M / EC725 Caracal first flew 15 years before the H160M Guépard (2000 vs 2015).

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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.