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Guimbal Cabri G2 vs H135M / EC365

Guimbal Cabri G2 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Guimbal Cabri G2
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🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
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Specifications
Guimbal Cabri G2 H135M / EC365
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Guimbal Airbus Helicopters
First flight 31 March 2005 15 February 1994
Year introduced 2008 1996
Number produced 300 units 1400 units
Average unit price $390K $12 million
Wingspan 7.2 m 10.2 m
Height 2.5 m 3.5 m
Length 8.1 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 700 km 630 km
Service ceiling 2,286 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 700 kg 2,900 kg
Empty weight 420 kg 1,490 kg
Total thrust 1 x 108 kW 2 x 260 kW
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Overview

The Guimbal Cabri G2 and the H135M / EC365 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Guimbal and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Guimbal Cabri G2 vs 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365. The Guimbal Cabri G2 has an operational range of 700 km vs 630 km for the H135M / EC365. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 2,286 m for the Guimbal Cabri G2. At 2,900 kg MTOW, the H135M / EC365 is 4.1x the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 kg.

The Guimbal Cabri G2 has been produced in 300 units vs 1,400 for the H135M / EC365. Unit cost is $0.39M for the Guimbal Cabri G2 vs $12M for the H135M / EC365. The H135M / EC365 first flew 11 years before the Guimbal Cabri G2 (1994 vs 2005).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 185 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H135M / EC365?
The Guimbal Cabri G2 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 2,286 meters (7,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,900 kg compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 kg.
Which is larger, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 8.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 12 years before the Guimbal Cabri G2 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 300 units of the Guimbal Cabri G2.