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AW109 vs H145M / EC645

AgustaWestland AW109 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW109
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
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Specifications
AW109 H145M / EC645
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 4 August 1971 12 June 1999
Year introduced 1976 2002
Number produced 124 units 1500 units
Average unit price $8 million $25 million
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.8 m
Height 3.5 m 3.5 m
Length 13.0 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 269 km/h
Operational range 932 km 660 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,000 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 426 kW 2 x 550 kW
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Overview

The AW109 and the H145M / EC645 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 311 km/h for the AW109 vs 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645. The AW109 has an operational range of 932 km vs 660 km for the H145M / EC645. The AW109 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,486 m for the H145M / EC645.

The AW109 has been produced in 124 units vs 1,500 for the H145M / EC645. Unit cost is $8M for the AW109 vs $25M for the H145M / EC645. The AW109 first flew 28 years before the H145M / EC645 (1971 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW109 or H145M / EC645?
The AW109 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW109 or H145M / EC645?
The AW109 has a longer range at 932 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW109 or H145M / EC645?
The AW109 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW109 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the AW109's 3,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW109 or H145M / EC645?
The AW109 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW109 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the AW109 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AW109 or H145M / EC645?
The AW109 entered service first in 1976, 26 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW109 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 124 units of the AW109.