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H145M / EC645 vs S-92 Superhawk

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
Sikorsky S-92 Superhawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-92 Superhawk
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Specifications
H145M / EC645 S-92 Superhawk
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Sikorsky
First flight 12 June 1999 23 December 1998
Year introduced 2002 2004
Number produced 1500 units 300 units
Average unit price $25 million $32 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 17.2 m
Height 3.5 m -- m
Length 13.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 660 km 850 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg -- kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 7,031 kg
Total thrust 2 x 550 kW --
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Overview

The H145M / EC645 and the S-92 Superhawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 306 km/h for the S-92 Superhawk. The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 850 km for the S-92 Superhawk. The H145M / EC645 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,267 m for the S-92 Superhawk.

The H145M / EC645 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 300 for the S-92 Superhawk. Unit cost is $25M for the H145M / EC645 vs $32M for the S-92 Superhawk. The S-92 Superhawk first flew 1 years before the H145M / EC645 (1998 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk has a longer range at 850 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or S-92 Superhawk?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or S-92 Superhawk?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or S-92 Superhawk?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H145M / EC645 or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the H145M / EC645 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or S-92 Superhawk?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 2 years before the S-92 Superhawk which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or S-92 Superhawk?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 300 units of the S-92 Superhawk.