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H145M / EC645 vs Z-19

H145M / EC645 vs Z-19 at a glance — top speed 269 vs 280 km/h, range 660 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 3,585 vs 4,250 kg, built 1,500 vs 186 units.

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
Harbin Z-19 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-19
Specifications
H145M / EC645 Z-19
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Harbin
First flight 12 June 1999 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2002 2012
Number produced 1500 units 186 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area -- m² 111.8 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 11.9 m
Height 3.5 m 4.0 m
Length 13.0 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 660 km 700 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 2,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 550 kW 2 x 700 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or Z-19?
The Z-19 is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or Z-19?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Z-19's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or Z-19?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 10 years before the Z-19 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or Z-19?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 186 units of the Z-19.