H225M / EC725 Caracal vs SA330 Puma
| 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 |
| French medium-lift utility helicopter with extensive global service in troop transport since the late 1960s. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 15 April 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 697 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 257 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 580 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,800 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,536 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,350 kW â—‰ |
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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 930 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.