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H145M / EC645 vs Prachand

H145M / EC645 vs Prachand at a glance — top speed 269 vs 280 km/h, range 660 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 3,585 vs 5,800 kg, built 1,500 vs 19 units.

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
HAL Prachand military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Prachand
Specifications
H145M / EC645 Prachand
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters HAL
First flight 12 June 1999 29 March 2010
Year introduced 2002 2021
Number produced 1500 units 19 units
Average unit price $25 million $32.6 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 13.2 m
Height 3.5 m 4.4 m
Length 13.0 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 660 km 700 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 6,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 5,800 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 2,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 550 kW 2 x 1,068 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or Prachand?
The Prachand is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or Prachand?
The Prachand has a longer range at 700 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or Prachand?
The Prachand has a higher service ceiling at 6,500 meters (21,325 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or Prachand?
The Prachand has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,800 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or Prachand?
The Prachand is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H145M / EC645 or Prachand?
The Prachand is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the H145M / EC645 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or Prachand?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 19 years before the Prachand which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or Prachand?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 19 units of the Prachand.