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AW109 vs H135M / EC365

AgustaWestland AW109 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW109
Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
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Specifications
AW109 H135M / EC365
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 4 August 1971 15 February 1994
Year introduced 1976 1996
Number produced 124 units 1400 units
Average unit price $8 million $12 million
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.2 m
Height 3.5 m 3.5 m
Length 13.0 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 932 km 630 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,000 kg 2,900 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 1,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 426 kW 2 x 519 kW
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Overview

The AW109 and the H135M / EC365 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 311 km/h for the AW109 vs 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365. The AW109 has an operational range of 932 km vs 630 km for the H135M / EC365. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 6,000 m for the AW109.

The AW109 has been produced in 124 units vs 1,400 for the H135M / EC365. Unit cost is $8M for the AW109 vs $12M for the H135M / EC365. The AW109 first flew 23 years before the H135M / EC365 (1971 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW109 or H135M / EC365?
The AW109 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the H135M / EC365's 287 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW109 or H135M / EC365?
The AW109 has a longer range at 932 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW109 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AW109's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW109 or H135M / EC365?
The AW109 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,000 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the AW109 or H135M / EC365?
The AW109 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW109 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the AW109 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AW109 or H135M / EC365?
The AW109 entered service first in 1976, 20 years before the H135M / EC365 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW109 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 124 units of the AW109.