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Bell 430 vs H135M / EC365

Bell 430 vs H135M / EC365 at a glance — top speed 278 vs 287 km/h, range 600 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 4,218 vs 2,900 kg, built 136 vs 1,400 units.

Bell 430 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 430
Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
Specifications
Bell 430 H135M / EC365
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 25 October 1994 15 February 1994
Year introduced 1995 1996
Number produced 136 units 1400 units
Average unit price $10 million $12 million
Wingspan 12.8 m 10.2 m
Height 3.8 m 3.5 m
Length 15.3 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 600 km 630 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,218 kg 2,900 kg
Empty weight 2,406 kg 1,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 585 kW 2 x 519 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 430 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the Bell 430's 278 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 430 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a longer range at 630 km compared to the Bell 430's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 430 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Bell 430's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 430 or H135M / EC365?
The Bell 430 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,218 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 430 or H135M / EC365?
The Bell 430 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bell 430 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the Bell 430 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Bell 430 or H135M / EC365?
The Bell 430 entered service first in 1995, 1 years before the H135M / EC365 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 430 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 136 units of the Bell 430.