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H145M / EC645 vs Ka-226 Hoodlum-C

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
Kamov Ka-226 Hoodlum-C military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
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Specifications
H145M / EC645 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Kamov
First flight 12 June 1999 4 September 1997
Year introduced 2002 2002
Number produced 1500 units 269 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wingspan 10.8 m 13.0 m
Height 3.5 m 4.2 m
Length 13.0 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 205 km/h
Operational range 660 km 600 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 6,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 3,450 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 1,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 275 kW 2 x 168 kW
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Overview

The H145M / EC645 and the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 205 km/h for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 600 km for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C operates at altitudes up to 6,200 m compared to 5,486 m for the H145M / EC645.

The H145M / EC645 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 269 for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C first flew 2 years before the H145M / EC645 (1997 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The H145M / EC645 is faster with a maximum speed of 269 km/h compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 205 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher service ceiling at 6,200 meters (20,341 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C entered service first in 2002, 0 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 269 units of the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C.