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H145M / EC645 vs Ka-31

H145M / EC645 vs Ka-31 at a glance — top speed 269 vs 250 km/h, range 660 vs 600 km, max takeoff weight 3,585 vs 12,500 kg, built 1,500 vs 28 units.

Specifications
H145M / EC645 Ka-31
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Kamov
First flight 12 June 1999 1 January 1987
Year introduced 2002 1995
Number produced 1500 units 28 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area -- m² 397.2 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 15.9 m
Height 3.5 m 5.6 m
Length 13.0 m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 660 km 600 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 12,500 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 550 kW 2 x 1,864 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-31?
The H145M / EC645 is faster with a maximum speed of 269 km/h compared to the Ka-31's 250 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-31?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the Ka-31's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-31?
The Ka-31 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,500 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-31?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Ka-31's 12.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-31?
The Ka-31 entered service first in 1995, 7 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-31?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 28 units of the Ka-31.