H145M / EC645 vs UH-60 Black Hawk
The H145M / EC645 and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 5,486 m for the H145M / EC645. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 3.0x the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg. The H145M / EC645 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $25M for the H145M / EC645 vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 25 years before the H145M / EC645 (1974 vs 1999).
| German utility helicopter, recognized for military application and primarily used for search and rescue, medical evacuation, and troop transportation. | |
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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, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 29 November 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 5000 units |
| Average unit price | $21 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 | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 590 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 604 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H145M / EC645 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk at $21 million.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 23 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 1,500 units of the H145M / EC645.