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H135M / EC365 vs UH-1Y Venom

H135M / EC365 vs UH-1Y Venom at a glance — top speed 287 vs 304 km/h, range 630 vs 240 km, max takeoff weight 2,900 vs 8,391 kg, built 1,400 vs 160 units.

Specifications
H135M / EC365 UH-1Y Venom
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Bell
First flight 15 February 1994 20 December 2001
Year introduced 1996 2008
Number produced 1400 units 160 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area -- m² 168.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 14.9 m
Height 3.5 m 4.5 m
Length 12.2 m 17.8 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 304 km/h
Operational range 630 km 240 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg 8,391 kg
Empty weight 1,490 kg 5,371 kg
Total thrust 2 x 519 kW 2 x 1,363 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H135M / EC365 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom is faster with a maximum speed of 304 km/h compared to the H135M / EC365's 287 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or UH-1Y Venom?
The H135M / EC365 has a longer range at 630 km compared to the UH-1Y Venom's 240 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the H135M / EC365's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the H135M / EC365 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or UH-1Y Venom?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 12 years before the UH-1Y Venom which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H135M / EC365 or UH-1Y Venom?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 160 units of the UH-1Y Venom.