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H145M / EC645 vs Mi-28 Havoc

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
Mil Mi-28 Havoc military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-28 Havoc
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Specifications
H145M / EC645 Mi-28 Havoc
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Mil
First flight 12 June 1999 10 November 1982
Year introduced 2002 2006
Number produced 1500 units 126 units
Average unit price $25 million $15 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 17.2 m
Height 3.5 m 4.7 m
Length 13.0 m 17.0 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 660 km 435 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 8,590 kg
Total thrust 2 x 275 kW 2 x 821 kW
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Overview

The H145M / EC645 and the Mi-28 Havoc are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 324 km/h for the Mi-28 Havoc. The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 435 km for the Mi-28 Havoc. The Mi-28 Havoc operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 5,486 m for the H145M / EC645. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-28 Havoc is 3.3x the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.

The H145M / EC645 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 126 for the Mi-28 Havoc. Unit cost is $25M for the H145M / EC645 vs $15M for the Mi-28 Havoc. The Mi-28 Havoc first flew 17 years before the H145M / EC645 (1982 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 435 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Mi-28 Havoc at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 4 years before the Mi-28 Havoc which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 126 units of the Mi-28 Havoc.