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AW149 vs H135M / EC365

AgustaWestland AW149 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW149
Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
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Specifications
AW149 H135M / EC365
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 13 November 2009 15 February 1994
Year introduced 2014 1996
Number produced 31 units 1400 units
Average unit price $16 million $12 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 10.2 m
Height 5.1 m 3.5 m
Length 17.6 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 1,009 km 630 km
Service ceiling 6,095 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,600 kg 2,900 kg
Empty weight 4,720 kg 1,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 738 kW 2 x 260 kW
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Overview

The AW149 and the H135M / EC365 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW149 vs 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365. The AW149 has an operational range of 1,009 km vs 630 km for the H135M / EC365. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 6,095 m for the AW149. At 8,600 kg MTOW, the AW149 is 3.0x the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.

The AW149 has been produced in 31 units vs 1,400 for the H135M / EC365. Unit cost is $16M for the AW149 vs $12M for the H135M / EC365. The H135M / EC365 first flew 15 years before the AW149 (1994 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW149 or H135M / EC365?
The AW149 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 AW149 or H135M / EC365?
The AW149 has a longer range at 1,009 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AW149's 6,095 meters (19,996 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or H135M / EC365?
The AW149 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,600 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or H135M / EC365?
The AW149 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW149 or H135M / EC365?
The AW149 is more expensive at approximately $16 million per unit compared to the H135M / EC365 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the AW149 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 18 years before the AW149 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW149 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 31 units of the AW149.