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

H145M / EC645 vs Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" at a glance — top speed 269 vs 315 km/h, range 660 vs 460 km, max takeoff weight 3,585 vs 10,800 kg, built 1,500 vs 19 units.

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
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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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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".