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H145M / EC645 vs H215M / AS532 Cougar

H145M / EC645 vs H215M / AS532 Cougar at a glance — top speed 269 vs 250 km/h, range 660 vs 573 km, max takeoff weight 3,585 vs 9,000 kg, built 1,500 vs 408 units.

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
H145M / EC645 H215M / AS532 Cougar
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 12 June 1999 1 September 1978
Year introduced 2002 1978
Number produced 1500 units 408 units
Average unit price $25 million $18 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 15.6 m
Height 3.5 m 4.8 m
Length 13.0 m 18.7 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 660 km 573 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 4,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 9,000 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 4,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 550 kW 2 x 1,185 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H145M / EC645 is faster with a maximum speed of 269 km/h compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 250 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 573 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 4,100 meters (13,451 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,000 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H145M / EC645 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar entered service first in 1978, 24 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or H215M / AS532 Cougar?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 408 units of the H215M / AS532 Cougar.