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AW159 vs H145M / EC645

AgustaWestland AW159 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW159
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
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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 291 km/h 269 km/h
Operational range 777 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
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Overview

The AW159 and the H145M / EC645 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 291 km/h for the AW159 vs 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645. The AW159 has an operational range of 777 km vs 660 km for the H145M / EC645. The H145M / EC645 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,000 m for the AW159.

The AW159 has been produced in 67 units vs 1,500 for the H145M / EC645. Unit cost is $32M for the AW159 vs $25M for the H145M / EC645. The H145M / EC645 first flew 10 years before the AW159 (1999 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW159 or H145M / EC645?
The AW159 is faster with a maximum speed of 291 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW159 or H145M / EC645?
The AW159 has a longer range at 777 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.