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H145M / EC645 vs UH-1Y Venom

H145M / EC645 vs UH-1Y Venom at a glance — top speed 269 vs 304 km/h, range 660 vs 240 km, max takeoff weight 3,585 vs 8,391 kg, built 1,500 vs 160 units.

Specifications
H145M / EC645 UH-1Y Venom
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Bell
First flight 12 June 1999 20 December 2001
Year introduced 2002 2008
Number produced 1500 units 160 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area -- m² 168.0 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 14.9 m
Height 3.5 m 4.5 m
Length 13.0 m 17.8 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 304 km/h
Operational range 660 km 240 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 8,391 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 5,371 kg
Total thrust 2 x 550 kW 2 x 1,363 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom is faster with a maximum speed of 304 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or UH-1Y Venom?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the UH-1Y Venom's 240 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or UH-1Y Venom?
The UH-1Y Venom is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or UH-1Y Venom?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 6 years before the UH-1Y Venom which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or UH-1Y Venom?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 160 units of the UH-1Y Venom.