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AH-1Z Viper vs H145M / EC645

Bell AH-1Z Viper military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1Z Viper
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
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Specifications
AH-1Z Viper H145M / EC645
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 8 December 2000 12 June 1999
Year introduced 2010 2002
Number produced 195 units 1500 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 168.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 10.8 m
Height 4.4 m 3.5 m
Length 17.8 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 411 km/h 269 km/h
Operational range 690 km 660 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 650 kW 2 x 275 kW
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Overview

The AH-1Z Viper and the H145M / EC645 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 411 km/h for the AH-1Z Viper vs 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645. The AH-1Z Viper has an operational range of 690 km vs 660 km for the H145M / EC645. The AH-1Z Viper operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,486 m for the H145M / EC645. At 8,391 kg MTOW, the AH-1Z Viper is 2.3x the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.

The AH-1Z Viper has been produced in 195 units vs 1,500 for the H145M / EC645. The H145M / EC645 first flew 1 years before the AH-1Z Viper (1999 vs 2000).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1Z Viper or H145M / EC645?
The AH-1Z Viper is faster with a maximum speed of 411 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 142 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1Z Viper or H145M / EC645?
The AH-1Z Viper has a longer range at 690 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1Z Viper or H145M / EC645?
The AH-1Z Viper has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1Z Viper or H145M / EC645?
The AH-1Z Viper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1Z Viper or H145M / EC645?
The AH-1Z Viper is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-1Z Viper or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 8 years before the AH-1Z Viper which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1Z Viper or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 195 units of the AH-1Z Viper.