H225M / EC725 Caracal vs NH90 / Caiman
| European long-range tactical transport military helicopter, featuring advanced avionics and systems, used for roles including troop transport and special operations. | |
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| 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 |
| European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | NHIndustries |
| First flight | 18 December 1995 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 471 units |
| Average unit price | $42 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 |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,330 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,776 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 880 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,693 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or NH90 / Caiman?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 300 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or NH90 / Caiman?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 930 km compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or NH90 / Caiman?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or NH90 / Caiman?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 10,600 kg.
Which is larger, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the H225M / EC725 Caracal's 19.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or NH90 / Caiman?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the NH90 / Caiman at $42 million.
Which entered service first, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman entered service first in 2004, 1 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has been produced in greater numbers with 471 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.