H145M / EC645 vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Overview

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).

H145M / EC645

German utility helicopter, recognized for military application and primarily used for search and rescue, medical evacuation, and troop transportation.
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 Helicopter profile drawing
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
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UH-60 Black Hawk

American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation.
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
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
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H145M / EC645

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 ◉

UH-60 Black Hawk

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.

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