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Bell 407 vs H135M / EC365

Bell 407 vs H135M / EC365 at a glance — top speed 260 vs 287 km/h, range 600 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 2,722 vs 2,900 kg, built 1,600 vs 1,400 units.

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Specifications
Bell 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 519 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

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