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Bell 430 vs H145M / EC645

Bell 430 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 430
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
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Specifications
Bell 430 H145M / EC645
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 25 October 1994 12 June 1999
Year introduced 1995 2002
Number produced 136 units 1500 units
Average unit price $10 million $25 million
Wingspan 12.8 m 10.8 m
Height 3.8 m 3.5 m
Length 15.3 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 269 km/h
Operational range 600 km 660 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,218 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 2,406 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 585 kW 2 x 550 kW
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Overview

The Bell 430 and the H145M / EC645 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the Bell 430 vs 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645. The Bell 430 has an operational range of 600 km vs 660 km for the H145M / EC645. The Bell 430 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,486 m for the H145M / EC645.

The Bell 430 has been produced in 136 units vs 1,500 for the H145M / EC645. Unit cost is $10M for the Bell 430 vs $25M for the H145M / EC645. The Bell 430 first flew 5 years before the H145M / EC645 (1994 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 430 or H145M / EC645?
The Bell 430 is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 430 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the Bell 430's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 430 or H145M / EC645?
The Bell 430 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 430 or H145M / EC645?
The Bell 430 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,218 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 430 or H145M / EC645?
The Bell 430 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bell 430 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Bell 430 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Bell 430 or H145M / EC645?
The Bell 430 entered service first in 1995, 7 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 430 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 136 units of the Bell 430.