H145M / EC645 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
The H145M / EC645 and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Bell respectively. Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" operates at altitudes up to 5,910 m compared to 5,486 m for the H145M / EC645. The H145M / EC645 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $25M for the H145M / EC645 vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 43 years before the H145M / EC645 (1956 vs 1999).
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 12 June 1999 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 1500 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 22 October 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 16000 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| Wingspan | 10.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 269 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 660 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,585 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,792 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 275 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 510 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,910 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,309 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,087 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 820 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H145M / EC645 is faster with a maximum speed of 269 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H145M / EC645 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 43 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 1,500 units of the H145M / EC645.