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AW149 vs H145M / EC645

AgustaWestland AW149 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW149
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
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Specifications
AW149 H145M / EC645
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 13 November 2009 12 June 1999
Year introduced 2014 2002
Number produced 31 units 1500 units
Average unit price $16 million $25 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 10.8 m
Height 5.1 m 3.5 m
Length 17.6 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 269 km/h
Operational range 1,009 km 660 km
Service ceiling 6,095 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,600 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 4,720 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 738 kW 2 x 275 kW
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Overview

The AW149 and the H145M / EC645 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW149 vs 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645. The AW149 has an operational range of 1,009 km vs 660 km for the H145M / EC645. The AW149 operates at altitudes up to 6,095 m compared to 5,486 m for the H145M / EC645. At 8,600 kg MTOW, the AW149 is 2.4x the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.

The AW149 has been produced in 31 units vs 1,500 for the H145M / EC645. Unit cost is $16M for the AW149 vs $25M for the H145M / EC645. The H145M / EC645 first flew 10 years before the AW149 (1999 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW149 or H145M / EC645?
The AW149 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 AW149 or H145M / EC645?
The AW149 has a longer range at 1,009 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or H145M / EC645?
The AW149 has a higher service ceiling at 6,095 meters (19,996 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or H145M / EC645?
The AW149 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,600 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or H145M / EC645?
The AW149 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW149 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the AW149 at $16 million.
Which entered service first, the AW149 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 12 years before the AW149 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW149 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 31 units of the AW149.