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H145M / EC645 vs KUH-1 Surion

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
KAI KUH-1 Surion military helicopters side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KUH-1 Surion
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Specifications
H145M / EC645 KUH-1 Surion
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters KAI
First flight 12 June 1999 10 March 2010
Year introduced 2002 2013
Number produced 1500 units 170 units
Average unit price $25 million $21 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 15.8 m
Height 3.5 m 4.5 m
Length 13.0 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 660 km 828 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 3,048 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 8,709 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 4,973 kg
Total thrust 2 x 550 kW 2 x 1,228 kW
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Overview

The H145M / EC645 and the KUH-1 Surion are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and KAI respectively.

Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 270 km/h for the KUH-1 Surion. The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 828 km for the KUH-1 Surion. The H145M / EC645 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 3,048 m for the KUH-1 Surion. At 8,709 kg MTOW, the KUH-1 Surion is 2.4:1 the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.

The H145M / EC645 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 170 for the KUH-1 Surion. Unit cost is $25M for the H145M / EC645 vs $21M for the KUH-1 Surion. The H145M / EC645 first flew 11 years before the KUH-1 Surion (1999 vs 2010).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion has a longer range at 828 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or KUH-1 Surion?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,709 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H145M / EC645 or KUH-1 Surion?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the KUH-1 Surion at $21 million.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or KUH-1 Surion?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 11 years before the KUH-1 Surion which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or KUH-1 Surion?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 170 units of the KUH-1 Surion.