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H145M / EC645 vs Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
Kamov Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"
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Specifications
H145M / EC645 Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Kamov
First flight 12 June 1999 17 June 1982
Year introduced 2002 1995
Number produced 1500 units 19 units
Average unit price $25 million $16 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 14.5 m
Height 3.5 m 4.9 m
Length 13.0 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 660 km 460 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 10,800 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 7,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 550 kW 2 x 1,641 kW
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Overview

The H145M / EC645 and the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 315 km/h for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 460 km for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 5,486 m for the H145M / EC645. At 10,800 kg MTOW, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is 3.0x the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.

The H145M / EC645 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 19 for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". Unit cost is $25M for the H145M / EC645 vs $16M for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" first flew 17 years before the H145M / EC645 (1982 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" 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 Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 460 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,800 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" at $16 million.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" 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-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 19 units of the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark".