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H225M / EC725 Caracal vs Mi-38

H225M / EC725 Caracal vs Mi-38 at a glance — top speed 324 vs 300 km/h, range 1,253 vs 880 km, max takeoff weight 11,200 vs 15,600 kg, built 90 vs 13 units.

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Specifications
H225M / EC725 Caracal Mi-38
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Mil
First flight 27 November 2000 22 December 2003
Year introduced 2005 2019
Number produced 90 units 13 units
Average unit price $70 million --
Wingspan 16.2 m 21.1 m
Height 4.6 m 5.1 m
Length 19.5 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 324 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,253 km 880 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 5,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,200 kg 15,600 kg
Empty weight 5,330 kg 8,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,776 kW 2 x 2,059 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-38?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the Mi-38's 300 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-38?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 1,253 km compared to the Mi-38's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-38?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Mi-38's 5,100 meters (16,732 ft).
Which is heavier, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,600 kg compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 11,200 kg.
Which is larger, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 19.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-38?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal entered service first in 2005, 14 years before the Mi-38 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or Mi-38?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has been produced in greater numbers with 90 units compared to 13 units of the Mi-38.