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AW139 vs H145M / EC645

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
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Specifications
AW139 H145M / EC645
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 3 February 2001 12 June 1999
Year introduced 2003 2002
Number produced 1100 units 1500 units
Average unit price $15 million $25 million
Wingspan 13.8 m 10.8 m
Height 3.7 m 3.5 m
Length 13.8 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 269 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 660 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 571 kW 2 x 275 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the H145M / EC645 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 660 km for the H145M / EC645. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,486 m for the H145M / EC645.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 1,500 for the H145M / EC645. Unit cost is $15M for the AW139 vs $25M for the H145M / EC645. The H145M / EC645 first flew 2 years before the AW139 (1999 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or H145M / EC645?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or H145M / EC645?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or H145M / EC645?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or H145M / EC645?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or H145M / EC645?
The AW139 is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the AW139 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 1 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 1,100 units of the AW139.