H145M / EC645 vs MD-500
The H145M / EC645 and the MD-500 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Hughes respectively. Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 282 km/h for the MD-500. The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 430 km for the MD-500. The H145M / EC645 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,877 m for the MD-500. At 3,585 kg MTOW, the H145M / EC645 is 2.6x the MD-500's 1,361 kg. The H145M / EC645 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 4,700 for the MD-500. Unit cost is $25M for the H145M / EC645 vs $4M for the MD-500. The MD-500 first flew 17 years before the H145M / EC645 (1982 vs 1999).
| German utility helicopter, recognized for military application and primarily used for search and rescue, medical evacuation, and troop transportation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 12 June 1999 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 1500 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| First flight | 28 January 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 4700 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Wingspan | 10.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 269 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 660 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,585 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,792 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 275 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 430 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,877 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,361 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 672 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 313 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or MD-500?
The MD-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or MD-500?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or MD-500?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the MD-500's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or MD-500?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or MD-500?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H145M / EC645 or MD-500?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the MD-500 at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or MD-500?
The MD-500 entered service first in 1967, 35 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or MD-500?
The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 1,500 units of the H145M / EC645.