H145M / EC645 vs MD-900
| 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 civil utility helicopter, recognized for its quiet operation, used worldwide for law enforcement and air ambulance services. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | MD Helicopters |
| First flight | 18 December 1992 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 5 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 660 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,585 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,792 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 550 kW â—‰ |
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| Height | 3.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 259 km/h |
| Operational range | 543 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,334 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,835 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,531 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 410 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of H145M / EC645 by Airbus / Christian Keller.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or MD-900?
The MD-900 is faster with a maximum speed of 259 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 0 km/h, a difference of 259 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or MD-900?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the MD-900's 543 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or MD-900?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the MD-900's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or MD-900?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the MD-900's 2,835 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or MD-900?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the MD-900's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or MD-900?
The MD-900 entered service first in 1994, 8 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or MD-900?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 5 units of the MD-900.