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H135M / EC365 vs S-92 Superhawk

Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
Sikorsky S-92 Superhawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-92 Superhawk
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Specifications
H135M / EC365 S-92 Superhawk
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Sikorsky
First flight 15 February 1994 23 December 1998
Year introduced 1996 2004
Number produced 1400 units 300 units
Average unit price $12 million $32 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 17.2 m
Height 3.5 m -- m
Length 12.2 m -- m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 630 km 850 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg -- kg
Empty weight 1,490 kg 7,031 kg
Total thrust 2 x 519 kW --
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Overview

The H135M / EC365 and the S-92 Superhawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365 vs 306 km/h for the S-92 Superhawk. The H135M / EC365 has an operational range of 630 km vs 850 km for the S-92 Superhawk. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,267 m for the S-92 Superhawk.

The H135M / EC365 has been produced in 1,400 units vs 300 for the S-92 Superhawk. Unit cost is $12M for the H135M / EC365 vs $32M for the S-92 Superhawk. The H135M / EC365 first flew 4 years before the S-92 Superhawk (1994 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H135M / EC365 or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the H135M / EC365's 287 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk has a longer range at 850 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or S-92 Superhawk?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the H135M / EC365 or S-92 Superhawk?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,900 kg compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or S-92 Superhawk?
The H135M / EC365 is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H135M / EC365 or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the H135M / EC365 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or S-92 Superhawk?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 8 years before the S-92 Superhawk which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H135M / EC365 or S-92 Superhawk?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 300 units of the S-92 Superhawk.