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H135M / EC365 vs H145M / EC645

Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
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Specifications
H135M / EC365 H145M / EC645
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 15 February 1994 12 June 1999
Year introduced 1996 2002
Number produced 1400 units 1500 units
Average unit price $12 million $25 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.8 m
Height 3.5 m 3.5 m
Length 12.2 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 269 km/h
Operational range 630 km 660 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 1,490 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 519 kW 2 x 550 kW
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Overview

The H135M / EC365 and the H145M / EC645 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365 vs 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645. The H135M / EC365 has an operational range of 630 km vs 660 km for the H145M / EC645. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,486 m for the H145M / EC645.

The H135M / EC365 has been produced in 1,400 units vs 1,500 for the H145M / EC645. Unit cost is $12M for the H135M / EC365 vs $25M for the H145M / EC645. The H135M / EC365 first flew 5 years before the H145M / EC645 (1994 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H135M / EC365 or H145M / EC645?
The H135M / EC365 is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or H145M / EC645?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the H135M / EC365 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 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 H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H135M / EC365 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the H135M / EC365 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or H145M / EC645?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 6 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H135M / EC365 or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 1,400 units of the H135M / EC365.