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H145M / EC645 vs UH-72 Lakota

H145M / EC645 vs UH-72 Lakota at a glance — top speed 269 vs 268 km/h, range 660 vs 685 km, max takeoff weight 3,585 vs 3,585 kg, built 1,500 vs 463 units.

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 UH-72 Lakota
Specifications
H145M / EC645 UH-72 Lakota
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 12 June 1999 1 January 2006
Year introduced 2002 2007
Number produced 1500 units 463 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area -- m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 11.0 m
Height 3.5 m 3.5 m
Length 13.0 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 268 km/h
Operational range 660 km 685 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 4,018 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 550 kW 2 x 550 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or UH-72 Lakota?
The H145M / EC645 is faster with a maximum speed of 269 km/h compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 268 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has a longer range at 685 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or UH-72 Lakota?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 4,018 meters (13,182 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or UH-72 Lakota?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 5 years before the UH-72 Lakota which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or UH-72 Lakota?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 463 units of the UH-72 Lakota.