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H135M / EC365 vs T129 ATAK

Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
TAI T129 ATAK military helicopters side profile drawing
🇹🇷 T129 ATAK
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Specifications
H135M / EC365 T129 ATAK
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters TAI
First flight 15 February 1994 28 September 2009
Year introduced 1996 2014
Number produced 1400 units N/A
Average unit price $12 million $50 million
Wing area -- m² 111.2 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.9 m
Height 3.5 m 3.4 m
Length 12.2 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 281 km/h
Operational range 630 km 537 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg 5,056 kg
Empty weight 1,490 kg 2,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 260 kW 2 x 1,024 kW
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Overview

The H135M / EC365 and the T129 ATAK are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and TAI respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365 vs 281 km/h for the T129 ATAK. The H135M / EC365 has an operational range of 630 km vs 537 km for the T129 ATAK. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,572 m for the T129 ATAK.

Unit cost is $12M for the H135M / EC365 vs $50M for the T129 ATAK. The H135M / EC365 first flew 15 years before the T129 ATAK (1994 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H135M / EC365 or T129 ATAK?
The H135M / EC365 is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the T129 ATAK's 281 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or T129 ATAK?
The H135M / EC365 has a longer range at 630 km compared to the T129 ATAK's 537 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or T129 ATAK?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the T129 ATAK's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the H135M / EC365 or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,056 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H135M / EC365 or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the H135M / EC365 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or T129 ATAK?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 18 years before the T129 ATAK which entered service in 2014.