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H145M / EC645 vs MD-900

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
MD Helicopters MD-900 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MD-900
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Specifications
H145M / EC645 MD-900
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters MD Helicopters
First flight 12 June 1999 18 December 1992
Year introduced 2002 1994
Number produced 1500 units 5 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wingspan 10.8 m 10.3 m
Height 3.5 m 3.7 m
Length 13.0 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 259 km/h
Operational range 660 km 543 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 2,835 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 1,531 kg
Total thrust 2 x 550 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Overview

The H145M / EC645 and the MD-900 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and MD Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 259 km/h for the MD-900. The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 543 km for the MD-900. The H145M / EC645 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 5,334 m for the MD-900.

The H145M / EC645 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 5 for the MD-900. The MD-900 first flew 7 years before the H145M / EC645 (1992 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or MD-900?
The H145M / EC645 is faster with a maximum speed of 269 km/h compared to the MD-900's 259 km/h, a difference of 10 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.