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H145M / EC645 vs EC665 Tiger

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
Eurocopter EC665 Tiger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 EC665 Tiger
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Specifications
H145M / EC645 EC665 Tiger
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Eurocopter
First flight 12 June 1999 27 April 1991
Year introduced 2002 2002
Number produced 1500 units 180 units
Average unit price $25 million $36 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 4.5 m
Height 3.5 m 3.8 m
Length 13.0 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 660 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 2,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 6,100 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 4,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 275 kW 2 x 479 kW
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Overview

The H145M / EC645 and the EC665 Tiger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Eurocopter respectively.

Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 315 km/h for the EC665 Tiger. The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 800 km for the EC665 Tiger. The H145M / EC645 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 2,000 m for the EC665 Tiger.

The H145M / EC645 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 180 for the EC665 Tiger. Unit cost is $25M for the H145M / EC645 vs $36M for the EC665 Tiger. The EC665 Tiger first flew 8 years before the H145M / EC645 (1991 vs 1999).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a longer range at 800 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or EC665 Tiger?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the EC665 Tiger's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,100 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H145M / EC645 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the H145M / EC645 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger entered service first in 2002, 0 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or EC665 Tiger?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 180 units of the EC665 Tiger.