Comparison of Eurocopter EC 725 Caracal and Eurocopter Super Puma EC225

Attribute	Eurocopter Super Puma EC225 ×	Eurocopter EC 725 Caracal ×
General
Manufacturer	Eurocopter	Eurocopter
Model	Eurocopter Super Puma EC225	Eurocopter EC 725 Caracal
Country	France	France
Manufactured from (year)	2004	2005
Type	Large Helicopters	Military Helicopters
Icao	EC25	-
Performance
Engine	2x 2 × Turbomeca Makila 2A1 turboshafts	2x 2 × Turbomeca Makila 1A4 turboshafts
Power, hp (hp)	2,411	2,382
Avionics	DF935 (Chelton), Flight Management System CMA9000, ATC Transponder TDR94	Wind River Glass Cockpit
Max cruise speed (km/h)	278	259
Travel range (km)	985	926
Fuel economy (km/l)	0.435	0.391
Service ceiling (m)	6,096	6,095
Rate of climb (m/sec)	8.69	5.41
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	11,200	11,200
Max payload (kg)	5,765	5,670
Fuel tank capacity (l)	2,771	3,059
Baggage volume (m³)	3	-
Dimensions
Seats	24	28
Cabin height (m)	1.45	1.45
Cabin width (m)	1.8	1.8
Cabin length (m)	7.87	7.87
Exterior length (m)	19.5	19.5
Tail height (m)	4.97	4.97
Fuselage diameter (m)	2	2
Wing span (m)	16.2	16.2
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets