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H145M / EC645 vs NH90 / Caiman

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
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Specifications
H145M / EC645 NH90 / Caiman
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters NHIndustries
First flight 12 June 1999 18 December 1995
Year introduced 2002 2004
Number produced 1500 units 471 units
Average unit price $25 million $42 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 16.3 m
Height 3.5 m 5.3 m
Length 13.0 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 660 km 880 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 10,600 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 275 kW 2 x 847 kW
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Overview

The H145M / EC645 and the NH90 / Caiman are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and NHIndustries respectively.

Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman. The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 880 km for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,486 m for the H145M / EC645. At 10,600 kg MTOW, the NH90 / Caiman is 3.0x the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.

The H145M / EC645 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 471 for the NH90 / Caiman. Unit cost is $25M for the H145M / EC645 vs $42M for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman first flew 4 years before the H145M / EC645 (1995 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman 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 NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H145M / EC645 or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the H145M / EC645 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or NH90 / Caiman?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 2 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or NH90 / Caiman?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 471 units of the NH90 / Caiman.