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AW119 vs H145M / EC645

AgustaWestland AW119 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW119
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
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Specifications
AW119 H145M / EC645
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 1 February 1995 12 June 1999
Year introduced 2000 2002
Number produced 300 units 1500 units
Average unit price $3.1 million $25 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 10.8 m
Height 3.6 m 3.5 m
Length 12.9 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 269 km/h
Operational range 954 km 660 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,850 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 1,483 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 1 x 747 kW 2 x 275 kW
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Overview

The AW119 and the H145M / EC645 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 282 km/h for the AW119 vs 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645. The AW119 has an operational range of 954 km vs 660 km for the H145M / EC645. The H145M / EC645 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,572 m for the AW119.

The AW119 has been produced in 300 units vs 1,500 for the H145M / EC645. Unit cost is $3.1M for the AW119 vs $25M for the H145M / EC645. The AW119 first flew 4 years before the H145M / EC645 (1995 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW119 or H145M / EC645?
The AW119 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW119 or H145M / EC645?
The AW119 has a longer range at 954 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW119 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the AW119's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW119 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the AW119's 2,850 kg.
Which is larger, the AW119 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the AW119's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW119 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the AW119 at $3.1 million.
Which entered service first, the AW119 or H145M / EC645?
The AW119 entered service first in 2000, 2 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW119 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 300 units of the AW119.