H145M / EC645 vs MD-900

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).

German utility helicopter, recognized for military application and primarily used for search and rescue, medical evacuation, and troop transportation.
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· 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.
MD Helicopters MD-900 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MD Helicopters
First flight 18 December 1992
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 5 units
Average unit price --
Wingspan 10.8 m β—‰
Height 3.5 m β—‰
Length 13.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 269 km/h β—‰
Operational range 660 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,486 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,792 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 275 kW β—‰
Wingspan 10.3 m β—‰
Height 3.7 m β—‰
Length 9.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 259 km/h β—‰
Operational range 543 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,334 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,835 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,531 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 205 kW β—‰

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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.