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AW101 vs H135M / EC365

AW101 vs H135M / EC365 at a glance — top speed 309 vs 287 km/h, range 1,389 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 12,900 vs 2,900 kg, built 137 vs 1,400 units.

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Specifications
AW101 H135M / EC365
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 9 October 1987 15 February 1994
Year introduced 1999 1996
Number produced 137 units 1400 units
Average unit price $70 million $12 million
Wingspan 18.6 m 10.2 m
Height 6.6 m 3.5 m
Length 20.4 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 630 km
Service ceiling 2,600 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,900 kg 2,900 kg
Empty weight 6,850 kg 1,490 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,044 kW 2 x 519 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW101 or H135M / EC365?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the H135M / EC365's 287 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or H135M / EC365?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or H135M / EC365?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or H135M / EC365?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW101 or H135M / EC365?
The AW101 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the H135M / EC365 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 3 years before the AW101 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 137 units of the AW101.