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407 vs H145M / EC645

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
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Specifications
407 H145M / EC645
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 29 June 1995 12 June 1999
Year introduced 1996 2002
Number produced 1600 units 1500 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.8 m
Height 3.6 m 3.5 m
Length 12.7 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 269 km/h
Operational range 600 km 660 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 275 kW
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Overview

The 407 and the H145M / EC645 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the 407 vs 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645. The 407 has an operational range of 600 km vs 660 km for the H145M / EC645. The 407 operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 5,486 m for the H145M / EC645.

The 407 has been produced in 1,600 units vs 1,500 for the H145M / EC645. The 407 first flew 4 years before the H145M / EC645 (1995 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is faster with a maximum speed of 269 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or H145M / EC645?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or H145M / EC645?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 6 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or H145M / EC645?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 1,500 units of the H145M / EC645.