206 JetRanger vs H145M / EC645
The 206 JetRanger and the H145M / EC645 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively. Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 660 km for the H145M / EC645. The H145M / EC645 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger. The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 1,500 for the H145M / EC645. Unit cost is $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger vs $25M for the H145M / EC645. The 206 JetRanger first flew 33 years before the H145M / EC645 (1966 vs 1999).
| American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 10 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 7300 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| German utility helicopter, recognized for military application and primarily used for search and rescue, medical evacuation, and troop transportation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 12 June 1999 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 1500 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 226 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 624 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,495 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,737 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 485 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 269 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 660 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,585 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,792 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 275 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is faster with a maximum speed of 269 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 43 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or H145M / EC645?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 35 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or H145M / EC645?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 1,500 units of the H145M / EC645.