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H135M / EC365 vs UH-72 Lakota

Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 UH-72 Lakota
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Specifications
H135M / EC365 UH-72 Lakota
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 15 February 1994 1 January 2006
Year introduced 1996 2007
Number produced 1400 units 463 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area -- m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.0 m
Height 3.5 m 3.5 m
Length 12.2 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 268 km/h
Operational range 630 km 685 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,018 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 1,490 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 260 kW 2 x 275 kW
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Overview

The H135M / EC365 and the UH-72 Lakota are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365 vs 268 km/h for the UH-72 Lakota. The H135M / EC365 has an operational range of 630 km vs 685 km for the UH-72 Lakota. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,018 m for the UH-72 Lakota.

The H135M / EC365 has been produced in 1,400 units vs 463 for the UH-72 Lakota. The H135M / EC365 first flew 12 years before the UH-72 Lakota (1994 vs 2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H135M / EC365 or UH-72 Lakota?
The H135M / EC365 is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 268 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has a longer range at 685 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or UH-72 Lakota?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 4,018 meters (13,182 ft).
Which is heavier, the H135M / EC365 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or UH-72 Lakota?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 11 years before the UH-72 Lakota which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H135M / EC365 or UH-72 Lakota?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 463 units of the UH-72 Lakota.