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H225M / EC725 Caracal vs Mi-17 Hip-H

H225M / EC725 Caracal vs Mi-17 Hip-H at a glance — top speed 324 vs 250 km/h, range 1,253 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 11,200 vs 13,000 kg, built 90 vs 12,000 units.

Airbus Helicopters H225M / EC725 Caracal military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H225M / EC725 Caracal
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Specifications
H225M / EC725 Caracal Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Mil
First flight 27 November 2000 1 January 1975
Year introduced 2005 1977
Number produced 90 units 12000 units
Average unit price $70 million $15 million
Wingspan 16.2 m 21.3 m
Height 4.6 m 4.8 m
Length 19.5 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 324 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 1,253 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,200 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 5,330 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,776 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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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 1,253 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 800 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.