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H145M / EC645 vs H175

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
Airbus Helicopters H175 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H175
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Specifications
H145M / EC645 H175
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 12 June 1999 17 December 2009
Year introduced 2002 2014
Number produced 1500 units N/A
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area -- m² 172.0 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 14.8 m
Height 3.5 m 5.3 m
Length 13.0 m 18.1 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 660 km 1,259 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 7,800 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 4,603 kg
Total thrust 2 x 275 kW 2 x 662 kW
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Overview

The H145M / EC645 and the H175 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 315 km/h for the H175. The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 1,259 km for the H175. The H175 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,486 m for the H145M / EC645. At 7,800 kg MTOW, the H175 is 2.2x the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.

The H145M / EC645 first flew 10 years before the H175 (1999 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or H175?
The H175 is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or H175?
The H175 has a longer range at 1,259 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or H175?
The H175 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 H145M / EC645 or H175?
The H175 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,800 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or H175?
The H175 is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or H175?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 12 years before the H175 which entered service in 2014.