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H135M / EC365 vs Mi-28 Havoc

Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
Mil Mi-28 Havoc military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-28 Havoc
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Specifications
H135M / EC365 Mi-28 Havoc
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Mil
First flight 15 February 1994 10 November 1982
Year introduced 1996 2006
Number produced 1400 units 126 units
Average unit price $12 million $15 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 17.2 m
Height 3.5 m 4.7 m
Length 12.2 m 17.0 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 630 km 435 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 1,490 kg 8,590 kg
Total thrust 2 x 260 kW 2 x 821 kW
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Overview

The H135M / EC365 and the Mi-28 Havoc are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365 vs 324 km/h for the Mi-28 Havoc. The H135M / EC365 has an operational range of 630 km vs 435 km for the Mi-28 Havoc. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,700 m for the Mi-28 Havoc. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-28 Havoc is 4.1x the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.

The H135M / EC365 has been produced in 1,400 units vs 126 for the Mi-28 Havoc. Unit cost is $12M for the H135M / EC365 vs $15M for the Mi-28 Havoc. The Mi-28 Havoc first flew 12 years before the H135M / EC365 (1982 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H135M / EC365 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the H135M / EC365's 287 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The H135M / EC365 has a longer range at 630 km compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 435 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the H135M / EC365 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H135M / EC365 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the H135M / EC365 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 10 years before the Mi-28 Havoc which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H135M / EC365 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 126 units of the Mi-28 Havoc.