H225M / EC725 Caracal vs Mi-2 Hoplite

The H225M / EC725 Caracal and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Mil respectively. Top speed is 324 km/h for the H225M / EC725 Caracal vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The H225M / EC725 Caracal has an operational range of 930 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The H225M / EC725 Caracal operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 11,200 kg MTOW, the H225M / EC725 Caracal is 3.0x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg. The H225M / EC725 Caracal has been produced in 90 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 39 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal (1961 vs 2000).

European long-range tactical transport military helicopter, featuring advanced avionics and systems, used for roles including troop transport and special operations.
Airbus Helicopters H225M / EC725 Caracal Helicopter profile drawing
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 light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s.
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 5497 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wingspan 16.2 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 19.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 324 km/h â—‰
Operational range 930 km â—‰
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—‰
Wingspan 14.5 m â—‰
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 11.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 200 km/h â—‰
Operational range 440 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,372 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 294 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 930 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 40 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.