GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

AH-1Z Viper vs H135M / EC365

Bell AH-1Z Viper military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1Z Viper
Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
Change comparison vs
Specifications
AH-1Z Viper H135M / EC365
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 8 December 2000 15 February 1994
Year introduced 2010 1996
Number produced 195 units 1400 units
Average unit price -- $12 million
Wing area 168.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 10.2 m
Height 4.4 m 3.5 m
Length 17.8 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 411 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 690 km 630 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 2,900 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg 1,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 650 kW 2 x 260 kW
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The AH-1Z Viper and the H135M / EC365 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 411 km/h for the AH-1Z Viper vs 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365. The AH-1Z Viper has an operational range of 690 km vs 630 km for the H135M / EC365. The AH-1Z Viper operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 6,096 m for the H135M / EC365. At 8,391 kg MTOW, the AH-1Z Viper is 2.9x the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.

The AH-1Z Viper has been produced in 195 units vs 1,400 for the H135M / EC365. The H135M / EC365 first flew 6 years before the AH-1Z Viper (1994 vs 2000).

Related Comparisons
AH-1Z Viper vs 407 AH-1Z Viper vs H145M / EC645 AH-1Z Viper vs AW139 AH-1Z Viper vs H120 / EC120 Colibri AH-1Z Viper vs H125M / AS550 Fennec AH-1Z Viper vs NH90 / Caiman

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1Z Viper or H135M / EC365?
The AH-1Z Viper is faster with a maximum speed of 411 km/h compared to the H135M / EC365's 287 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1Z Viper or H135M / EC365?
The AH-1Z Viper has a longer range at 690 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1Z Viper or H135M / EC365?
The AH-1Z Viper has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the H135M / EC365's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1Z Viper or H135M / EC365?
The AH-1Z Viper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1Z Viper or H135M / EC365?
The AH-1Z Viper is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-1Z Viper or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 14 years before the AH-1Z Viper which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1Z Viper or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 195 units of the AH-1Z Viper.