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H145M / EC645 vs Mi-38

H145M / EC645 vs Mi-38 at a glance — top speed 269 vs 300 km/h, range 660 vs 880 km, max takeoff weight 3,585 vs 15,600 kg, built 1,500 vs 13 units.

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
Mil Mi-38 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-38
Specifications
H145M / EC645 Mi-38
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Mil
First flight 12 June 1999 22 December 2003
Year introduced 2002 2019
Number produced 1500 units 13 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wingspan 10.8 m 21.1 m
Height 3.5 m 5.1 m
Length 13.0 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 660 km 880 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 5,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 15,600 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 8,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 550 kW 2 x 2,059 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a longer range at 880 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-38?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Mi-38's 5,100 meters (16,732 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,600 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-38?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 17 years before the Mi-38 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-38?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 13 units of the Mi-38.