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H145M / EC645 vs Z-11

H145M / EC645 vs Z-11 at a glance — top speed 269 vs 278 km/h, range 660 vs 661 km, max takeoff weight 3,585 vs 2,200 kg, built 1,500 vs 46 units.

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
Changhe Z-11 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-11
Specifications
H145M / EC645 Z-11
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Changhe
First flight 12 June 1999 1 December 1994
Year introduced 2002 1998
Number produced 1500 units 46 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wingspan 10.8 m 10.7 m
Height 3.5 m 3.1 m
Length 13.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 660 km 661 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 5,270 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 2,200 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 1,253 kg
Total thrust 2 x 550 kW 1 x 632 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or Z-11?
The Z-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a longer range at 661 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or Z-11?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Z-11's 5,270 meters (17,290 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or Z-11?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the Z-11's 2,200 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or Z-11?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Z-11's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or Z-11?
The Z-11 entered service first in 1998, 4 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or Z-11?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 46 units of the Z-11.