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H225M / EC725 Caracal vs NH90 / Caiman

Airbus Helicopters H225M / EC725 Caracal military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H225M / EC725 Caracal
NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
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Specifications
H225M / EC725 Caracal NH90 / Caiman
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters NHIndustries
First flight 27 November 2000 18 December 1995
Year introduced 2005 2004
Number produced 90 units 471 units
Average unit price $70 million $42 million
Wingspan 16.2 m 16.3 m
Height 4.6 m 5.3 m
Length 19.5 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 324 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 930 km 880 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,200 kg 10,600 kg
Empty weight 5,330 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,776 kW 2 x 1,693 kW
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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 6,000 meters (19,685 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.