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H145M / EC645 vs Z-18

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
Changhe Z-18 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-18
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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 275 kW 3 x 433 kW
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Overview

The H145M / EC645 and the Z-18 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 336 km/h for the Z-18. The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 1,000 km for the Z-18. The Z-18 operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 5,486 m for the H145M / EC645. At 13,800 kg MTOW, the Z-18 is 3.8x the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.

The H145M / EC645 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 133 for the Z-18. The H145M / EC645 first flew 11 years before the Z-18 (1999 vs 2010).

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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.