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H145M / EC645 vs SH-60 Seahawk

H145M / EC645 vs SH-60 Seahawk at a glance — top speed 269 vs 270 km/h, range 660 vs 830 km, max takeoff weight 3,585 vs 9,926 kg, built 1,500 vs 938 units.

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-60 Seahawk
Specifications
H145M / EC645 SH-60 Seahawk
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Sikorsky
First flight 12 June 1999 12 December 1979
Year introduced 2002 1984
Number produced 1500 units 938 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area -- m² 210.2 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 16.4 m
Height 3.5 m 5.2 m
Length 13.0 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 660 km 830 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 3,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 9,926 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 6,895 kg
Total thrust 2 x 550 kW 2 x 1,410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a longer range at 830 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,926 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk entered service first in 1984, 18 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or SH-60 Seahawk?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 938 units of the SH-60 Seahawk.