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AW159 vs H135M / EC365

AgustaWestland AW159 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW159
Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
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Specifications
AW159 H135M / EC365
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 12 November 2009 15 February 1994
Year introduced 2014 1996
Number produced 67 units 1400 units
Average unit price $32 million $12 million
Wingspan 12.8 m 10.2 m
Height 3.8 m 3.5 m
Length 15.0 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 291 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 777 km 630 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg 2,900 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 1,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,015 kW 2 x 519 kW
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Overview

The AW159 and the H135M / EC365 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 291 km/h for the AW159 vs 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365. The AW159 has an operational range of 777 km vs 630 km for the H135M / EC365. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,000 m for the AW159. At 6,000 kg MTOW, the AW159 is 2.1x the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.

The AW159 has been produced in 67 units vs 1,400 for the H135M / EC365. Unit cost is $32M for the AW159 vs $12M for the H135M / EC365. The H135M / EC365 first flew 15 years before the AW159 (1994 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW159 or H135M / EC365?
The AW159 is faster with a maximum speed of 291 km/h compared to the H135M / EC365's 287 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW159 or H135M / EC365?
The AW159 has a longer range at 777 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW159 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AW159's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW159 or H135M / EC365?
The AW159 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the AW159 or H135M / EC365?
The AW159 is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW159 or H135M / EC365?
The AW159 is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the H135M / EC365 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the AW159 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 18 years before the AW159 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW159 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 67 units of the AW159.