Bell 47 vs H145M / EC645
Overview
The Bell 47 and the H145M / EC645 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 660 km for the H145M / EC645. At 3,585 kg MTOW, the H145M / EC645 is 2.7x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 1,500 for the H145M / EC645. The Bell 47 first flew 53 years before the H145M / EC645 (1946 vs 1999).
| American single-rotor light helicopter, developed in the mid-1940s and utilized for a wide range of civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 5600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| German utility helicopter, recognized for military application and primarily used for search and rescue, medical evacuation, and troop transportation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 12 June 1999 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 1500 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wing area | 100.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 169 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 396 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 10.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 269 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 660 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,585 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,792 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 275 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is faster with a maximum speed of 269 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or H145M / EC645?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 56 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or H145M / EC645?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 1,500 units of the H145M / EC645.