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H175 vs H225M / EC725 Caracal

H175 vs H225M / EC725 Caracal at a glance — top speed 315 vs 324 km/h, range 1,259 vs 1,253 km, max takeoff weight 7,800 vs 11,200 kg.

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Specifications
H175 H225M / EC725 Caracal
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 17 December 2009 27 November 2000
Year introduced 2014 2005
Number produced N/A 90 units
Average unit price -- $70 million
Wing area 172.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.8 m 16.2 m
Height 5.3 m 4.6 m
Length 18.1 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 1,259 km 1,253 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,800 kg 11,200 kg
Empty weight 4,603 kg 5,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,324 kW 2 x 1,776 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H175 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the H175's 315 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H175 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H175 has a longer range at 1,259 km compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 1,253 km.
Which can fly higher, the H175 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the H175's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the H175 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the H175's 7,800 kg.
Which is larger, the H175 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the H175's 18.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the H175 or H225M / EC725 Caracal?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal entered service first in 2005, 9 years before the H175 which entered service in 2014.