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407 vs H135M / EC365

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
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Specifications
407 H135M / EC365
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 29 June 1995 15 February 1994
Year introduced 1996 1996
Number produced 1600 units 1400 units
Average unit price -- $12 million
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.2 m
Height 3.6 m 3.5 m
Length 12.7 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 600 km 630 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 2,900 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 1,490 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 260 kW
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Overview

The 407 and the H135M / EC365 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the 407 vs 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365. The 407 has an operational range of 600 km vs 630 km for the H135M / EC365. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,700 m for the 407.

The 407 has been produced in 1,600 units vs 1,400 for the H135M / EC365. The H135M / EC365 first flew 1 years before the 407 (1994 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a longer range at 630 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,900 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or H135M / EC365?
The 407 is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 0 years before the 407 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or H135M / EC365?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 1,400 units of the H135M / EC365.