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Bell 412 vs H135M / EC365

Bell 412 vs H135M / EC365 at a glance — top speed 260 vs 287 km/h, range 980 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 5,398 vs 2,900 kg, built 1,300 vs 1,400 units.

Bell 412 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇺🇸 Bell 412
Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
Specifications
Bell 412 H135M / EC365
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 1 August 1979 15 February 1994
Year introduced 1981 1996
Number produced 1300 units 1400 units
Average unit price $15 million $12 million
Wing area 154.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 10.2 m
Height 4.6 m 3.5 m
Length 17.1 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 980 km 630 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,398 kg 2,900 kg
Empty weight 3,079 kg 1,490 kg
Total thrust 1 x 930 kW 2 x 519 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 412 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the Bell 412's 260 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 412 or H135M / EC365?
The Bell 412 has a longer range at 980 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 412 or H135M / EC365?
The Bell 412 has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the H135M / EC365's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 412 or H135M / EC365?
The Bell 412 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,398 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 412 or H135M / EC365?
The Bell 412 is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bell 412 or H135M / EC365?
The Bell 412 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the H135M / EC365 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Bell 412 or H135M / EC365?
The Bell 412 entered service first in 1981, 15 years before the H135M / EC365 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 412 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 1,300 units of the Bell 412.