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AW249 Fenice vs H145M / EC645

AW249 Fenice vs H145M / EC645 at a glance — top speed 287 vs 269 km/h, range 796 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 8,300 vs 3,585 kg.

Leonardo AW249 Fenice military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 AW249 Fenice
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
Specifications
AW249 Fenice H145M / EC645
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Leonardo Airbus Helicopters
First flight 12 August 2022 12 June 1999
Year introduced -- 2002
Number produced N/A 1500 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 10.8 m
Height 4.3 m 3.5 m
Length 17.6 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 269 km/h
Operational range 796 km 660 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,300 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW 2 x 550 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW249 Fenice or H145M / EC645?
The AW249 Fenice is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW249 Fenice or H145M / EC645?
The AW249 Fenice has a longer range at 796 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW249 Fenice or H145M / EC645?
The AW249 Fenice has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW249 Fenice or H145M / EC645?
The AW249 Fenice has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,300 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the AW249 Fenice or H145M / EC645?
The AW249 Fenice is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.