H225M / EC725 Caracal vs Mi-17 Hip-H

European long-range tactical transport military helicopter, featuring advanced avionics and systems, used for roles including troop transport and special operations.
Picture of H225M / EC725 Caracal
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
Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions.
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1977
Number produced 12000 units
Average unit price $15 million
Wingspan 16.2 m
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 19.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 324 km/h â—‰
Operational range 930 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,330 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,776 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Airbus Helicopters H225M / EC725 Caracal
Wingspan -- m
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 18.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 250 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 6,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,489 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Mil Mi-17 Hip-H

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 930 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 11,200 kg.
Which is larger, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 18.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 28 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.