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AW139 vs H135M / EC365

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
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Specifications
AW139 H135M / EC365
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 3 February 2001 15 February 1994
Year introduced 2003 1996
Number produced 1100 units 1400 units
Average unit price $15 million $12 million
Wingspan 13.8 m 10.2 m
Height 3.7 m 3.5 m
Length 13.8 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 630 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 2,900 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 1,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 571 kW 2 x 260 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the H135M / EC365 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 630 km for the H135M / EC365. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 6,096 m for the H135M / EC365. At 6,400 kg MTOW, the AW139 is 2.2x the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 1,400 for the H135M / EC365. Unit cost is $15M for the AW139 vs $12M for the H135M / EC365. The H135M / EC365 first flew 7 years before the AW139 (1994 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or H135M / EC365?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the H135M / EC365's 287 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or H135M / EC365?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AW139's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or H135M / EC365?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or H135M / EC365?
The AW139 is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or H135M / EC365?
The AW139 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the H135M / EC365 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 7 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 1,100 units of the AW139.