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H135M / EC365 vs KUH-1 Surion

Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
KAI KUH-1 Surion military helicopters side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KUH-1 Surion
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Specifications
H135M / EC365 KUH-1 Surion
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters KAI
First flight 15 February 1994 10 March 2010
Year introduced 1996 2013
Number produced 1400 units 170 units
Average unit price $12 million $21 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 15.8 m
Height 3.5 m 4.5 m
Length 12.2 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 630 km 828 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 3,048 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg 8,709 kg
Empty weight 1,490 kg 4,973 kg
Total thrust 2 x 519 kW 2 x 1,228 kW
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Overview

The H135M / EC365 and the KUH-1 Surion are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and KAI respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365 vs 270 km/h for the KUH-1 Surion. The H135M / EC365 has an operational range of 630 km vs 828 km for the KUH-1 Surion. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 3,048 m for the KUH-1 Surion. At 8,709 kg MTOW, the KUH-1 Surion is 3.0:1 the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.

The H135M / EC365 has been produced in 1,400 units vs 170 for the KUH-1 Surion. Unit cost is $12M for the H135M / EC365 vs $21M for the KUH-1 Surion. The H135M / EC365 first flew 16 years before the KUH-1 Surion (1994 vs 2010).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H135M / EC365 or KUH-1 Surion?
The H135M / EC365 is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 270 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion has a longer range at 828 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or KUH-1 Surion?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the H135M / EC365 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,709 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H135M / EC365 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the H135M / EC365 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or KUH-1 Surion?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 17 years before the KUH-1 Surion which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H135M / EC365 or KUH-1 Surion?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 170 units of the KUH-1 Surion.