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H145M / EC645 vs Z-20

Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
Harbin Z-20 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-20
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Specifications
H145M / EC645 Z-20
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Harbin
First flight 12 June 1999 23 December 2013
Year introduced 2002 2019
Number produced 1500 units 230 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wingspan 10.8 m 16.0 m
Height 3.5 m 5.3 m
Length 13.0 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h 360 km/h
Operational range 660 km 560 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg 10,000 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg 5,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 275 kW 2 x 800 kW
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Overview

The H145M / EC645 and the Z-20 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 360 km/h for the Z-20. The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 560 km for the Z-20. The Z-20 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,486 m for the H145M / EC645. At 10,000 kg MTOW, the Z-20 is 2.8x the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.

The H145M / EC645 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 230 for the Z-20. The H145M / EC645 first flew 14 years before the Z-20 (1999 vs 2013).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or Z-20?
The Z-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 91 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or Z-20?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the Z-20's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or Z-20?
The Z-20 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-20?
The Z-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,000 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or Z-20?
The Z-20 is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or Z-20?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 17 years before the Z-20 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or Z-20?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 230 units of the Z-20.