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H225M / EC725 Caracal vs SA330 Puma

H225M / EC725 Caracal vs SA330 Puma at a glance — top speed 324 vs 257 km/h, range 1,253 vs 580 km, max takeoff weight 11,200 vs 7,000 kg, built 90 vs 697 units.

Airbus Helicopters H225M / EC725 Caracal military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H225M / EC725 Caracal
Aérospatiale SA330 Puma military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA330 Puma
Specifications
H225M / EC725 Caracal SA330 Puma
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Aérospatiale
First flight 27 November 2000 15 April 1965
Year introduced 2005 1968
Number produced 90 units 697 units
Average unit price $70 million $2 million
Wingspan 16.2 m 15.0 m
Height 4.6 m 5.1 m
Length 19.5 m 18.2 m
Maximum speed 324 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 1,253 km 580 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,200 kg 7,000 kg
Empty weight 5,330 kg 3,536 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,776 kW 2 x 1,175 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or SA330 Puma?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the SA330 Puma's 257 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or SA330 Puma?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a longer range at 1,253 km compared to the SA330 Puma's 580 km.
Which can fly higher, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or SA330 Puma?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the SA330 Puma's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or SA330 Puma?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,200 kg compared to the SA330 Puma's 7,000 kg.
Which is larger, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or SA330 Puma?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the SA330 Puma's 18.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or SA330 Puma?
The H225M / EC725 Caracal is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the SA330 Puma at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma entered service first in 1968, 37 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H225M / EC725 Caracal or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 697 units compared to 90 units of the H225M / EC725 Caracal.