H135M / EC365 vs H145M / EC645
| European light utility helicopter, prominent in law enforcement, medical services, and military operations worldwide since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 15 February 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 1400 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
| 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 |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.2 m â—‰ |
| Operational range | 630 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,900 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,490 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 519 kW â—‰ |
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| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Operational range | 660 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,585 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,792 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 550 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of H135M / EC365 by Peter Bakema.
Photo of H145M / EC645 by Airbus / Christian Keller.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or H145M / EC645?
The H135M / EC365 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 H135M / EC365 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H135M / EC365 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the H135M / EC365 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or H145M / EC645?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 6 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H135M / EC365 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 1,400 units of the H135M / EC365.