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H145M / EC645 vs Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
Kamov Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B
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Specifications
H145M / EC645 Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Kamov
First flight 12 June 1999 25 June 1997
Year introduced 2002 1995
Number produced 1500 units 196 units
Average unit price $25 million $16 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 7.8 m
Height 3.5 m 5.0 m
Length 13.0 m 15.9 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 300 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 7,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 275 kW 0
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Overview

The H145M / EC645 and the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 300 km/h for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 460 km for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 5,486 m for the H145M / EC645. At 10,800 kg MTOW, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is 3.0x the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.

The H145M / EC645 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 196 for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. Unit cost is $25M for the H145M / EC645 vs $16M for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B 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-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 460 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B 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-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B 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-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B at $16 million.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B 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-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 196 units of the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B.