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AH-6 Little Bird vs H135M / EC365

Boeing AH-6 Little Bird military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-6 Little Bird
Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
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Specifications
AH-6 Little Bird H135M / EC365
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Airbus Helicopters
First flight 27 February 1963 15 February 1994
Year introduced 1980 1996
Number produced 1420 units 1400 units
Average unit price $7.5 million $12 million
Wingspan 8.4 m 10.2 m
Height 2.6 m 3.5 m
Length 9.2 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 430 km 630 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,610 kg 2,900 kg
Empty weight 896 kg 1,490 kg
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW 2 x 260 kW
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Overview

The AH-6 Little Bird and the H135M / EC365 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 282 km/h for the AH-6 Little Bird vs 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365. The AH-6 Little Bird has an operational range of 430 km vs 630 km for the H135M / EC365. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,877 m for the AH-6 Little Bird.

The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in 1,420 units vs 1,400 for the H135M / EC365. Unit cost is $7.5M for the AH-6 Little Bird vs $12M for the H135M / EC365. The AH-6 Little Bird first flew 31 years before the H135M / EC365 (1963 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-6 Little Bird or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 282 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-6 Little Bird or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a longer range at 630 km compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-6 Little Bird or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-6 Little Bird or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,900 kg compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-6 Little Bird or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-6 Little Bird or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the AH-6 Little Bird at $7.5 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-6 Little Bird or H135M / EC365?
The AH-6 Little Bird entered service first in 1980, 16 years before the H135M / EC365 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-6 Little Bird or H135M / EC365?
The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in greater numbers with 1,420 units compared to 1,400 units of the H135M / EC365.