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H145M / EC645 vs H160M Guépard

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
H145M / EC645 H160M Guépard
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 12 June 1999 13 March 2015
Year introduced 2002 2021
Number produced 1500 units 1 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wingspan 10.8 m 13.4 m
Height 3.5 m 4.0 m
Length 13.0 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 660 km 880 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 5,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 4,240 kg
Total thrust 2 x 550 kW 2 x 956 kW
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Overview

The H145M / EC645 and the H160M Guépard are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 325 km/h for the H160M Guépard. The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 880 km for the H160M Guépard. The H160M Guépard operates at altitudes up to 5,900 m compared to 5,486 m for the H145M / EC645.

The H145M / EC645 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 1 for the H160M Guépard. The H145M / EC645 first flew 16 years before the H160M Guépard (1999 vs 2015).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard has a longer range at 880 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or H160M Guépard?
The H160M Guépard has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or H160M Guépard?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the H160M Guépard's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or H160M Guépard?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 19 years before the H160M Guépard which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or H160M Guépard?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 1 units of the H160M Guépard.