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H135M / EC365 vs EC665 Tiger

Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
Eurocopter EC665 Tiger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 EC665 Tiger
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Specifications
H135M / EC365 EC665 Tiger
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Eurocopter
First flight 15 February 1994 27 April 1991
Year introduced 1996 2002
Number produced 1400 units 180 units
Average unit price $12 million $36 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 4.5 m
Height 3.5 m 3.8 m
Length 12.2 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 630 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 2,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg 6,100 kg
Empty weight 1,490 kg 4,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 260 kW 2 x 479 kW
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Overview

The H135M / EC365 and the EC665 Tiger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Eurocopter respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365 vs 315 km/h for the EC665 Tiger. The H135M / EC365 has an operational range of 630 km vs 800 km for the EC665 Tiger. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 2,000 m for the EC665 Tiger. At 6,100 kg MTOW, the EC665 Tiger is 2.1x the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.

The H135M / EC365 has been produced in 1,400 units vs 180 for the EC665 Tiger. Unit cost is $12M for the H135M / EC365 vs $36M for the EC665 Tiger. The EC665 Tiger first flew 3 years before the H135M / EC365 (1991 vs 1994).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H135M / EC365 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the H135M / EC365's 287 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a longer range at 800 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or EC665 Tiger?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the EC665 Tiger's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the H135M / EC365 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H135M / EC365 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the H135M / EC365 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or EC665 Tiger?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 6 years before the EC665 Tiger which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H135M / EC365 or EC665 Tiger?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 180 units of the EC665 Tiger.