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Guimbal Cabri G2 vs H145M / EC645

Guimbal Cabri G2 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Guimbal Cabri G2
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
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Specifications
Guimbal Cabri G2 H145M / EC645
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Guimbal Airbus Helicopters
First flight 31 March 2005 12 June 1999
Year introduced 2008 2002
Number produced 300 units 1500 units
Average unit price $390K $25 million
Wingspan 7.2 m 10.8 m
Height 2.5 m 3.5 m
Length 8.1 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 269 km/h
Operational range 700 km 660 km
Service ceiling 2,286 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 700 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 420 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 1 x 108 kW 2 x 275 kW
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Overview

The Guimbal Cabri G2 and the H145M / EC645 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Guimbal and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Guimbal Cabri G2 vs 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645. The Guimbal Cabri G2 has an operational range of 700 km vs 660 km for the H145M / EC645. The H145M / EC645 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 2,286 m for the Guimbal Cabri G2. At 3,585 kg MTOW, the H145M / EC645 is 5.1x the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 kg.

The Guimbal Cabri G2 has been produced in 300 units vs 1,500 for the H145M / EC645. Unit cost is $0.39M for the Guimbal Cabri G2 vs $25M for the H145M / EC645. The H145M / EC645 first flew 6 years before the Guimbal Cabri G2 (1999 vs 2005).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is faster with a maximum speed of 269 km/h compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 185 km/h, a difference of 84 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H145M / EC645?
The Guimbal Cabri G2 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 2,286 meters (7,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 kg.
Which is larger, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 8.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 6 years before the Guimbal Cabri G2 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 300 units of the Guimbal Cabri G2.