AW159 vs H145M / EC645
AW159 vs H145M / EC645 at a glance — top speed 311 vs 269 km/h, range 963 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 6,000 vs 3,585 kg, built 67 vs 1,500 units.
Specifications
|
AW159 |
H145M / EC645 |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇫🇷 France |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight |
12 November 2009 |
12 June 1999 |
| Year introduced |
2014 |
2002 |
| Number produced |
67 units |
1500 units |
| Average unit price |
$32 million |
$25 million |
| Wingspan |
12.8 m |
10.8 m |
| Height |
3.8 m |
3.5 m |
| Length |
15.0 m |
13.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
311 km/h |
269 km/h |
| Operational range |
963 km |
660 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,000 m |
5,486 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
6,000 kg |
3,585 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,300 kg |
1,792 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,015 kW
|
2 x 550 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the AW159 or H145M / EC645?
The AW159 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW159 or H145M / EC645?
The AW159 has a longer range at 963 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW159 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the AW159's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW159 or H145M / EC645?
The AW159 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the AW159 or H145M / EC645?
The AW159 is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW159 or H145M / EC645?
The AW159 is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the H145M / EC645 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the AW159 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 12 years before the AW159 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW159 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 67 units of the AW159.
