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H145M / EC645 vs Z-18

H145M / EC645 vs Z-18 at a glance — top speed 269 vs 336 km/h, range 660 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 3,585 vs 13,800 kg, built 1,500 vs 133 units.

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
Changhe Z-18 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-18
Specifications
H145M / EC645 Z-18
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Changhe
First flight 12 June 1999 18 March 2010
Year introduced 2002 2018
Number produced 1500 units 133 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wingspan 10.8 m 19.0 m
Height 3.5 m 6.7 m
Length 13.0 m 23.0 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 336 km/h
Operational range 660 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 13,800 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 6,865 kg
Total thrust 2 x 550 kW 3 x 1,300 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or Z-18?
The Z-18 is faster with a maximum speed of 336 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,800 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or Z-18?
The Z-18 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or Z-18?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 16 years before the Z-18 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or Z-18?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 133 units of the Z-18.