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H225M / EC725 Caracal vs SA330 Puma

Airbus Helicopters H225M / EC725 Caracal military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H225M / EC725 Caracal
Aérospatiale SA330 Puma military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA330 Puma
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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 930 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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Overview

The H225M / EC725 Caracal and the SA330 Puma are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Aérospatiale respectively.

Top speed is 324 km/h for the H225M / EC725 Caracal vs 257 km/h for the SA330 Puma. The H225M / EC725 Caracal has an operational range of 930 km vs 580 km for the SA330 Puma. The H225M / EC725 Caracal operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 4,800 m for the SA330 Puma.

The H225M / EC725 Caracal has been produced in 90 units vs 697 for the SA330 Puma. Unit cost is $70M for the H225M / EC725 Caracal vs $2M for the SA330 Puma. The SA330 Puma first flew 35 years before the H225M / EC725 Caracal (1965 vs 2000).

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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.