H135M / EC365 vs Ka-226 Hoodlum-C

European light utility helicopter, prominent in law enforcement, medical services, and military operations worldwide since the late 20th century.
Picture of H135M / EC365
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 15 February 1994
Year introduced 1996
Number produced 1400 units
Average unit price $12 million
Russian light utility helicopter, operational since late 20th century, frequently deployed for medical, policing and aerial work.
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 4 September 1997
Year introduced 2002
Number produced 269 units
Average unit price $-- million
Height 3.5 m â—‰
Length 12.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 630 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,490 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 519 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365
Height 4.2 m â—‰
Length 8.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 205 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 6,200 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,950 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 336 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Kamov Ka-226 Hoodlum-C

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of H135M / EC365 by Peter Bakema.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H135M / EC365 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C is faster with a maximum speed of 205 km/h compared to the H135M / EC365's 0 km/h, a difference of 205 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The H135M / EC365 has a longer range at 630 km compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher service ceiling at 6,200 meters (20,341 ft) compared to the H135M / EC365's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the H135M / EC365 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,450 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The H135M / EC365 is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 6 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H135M / EC365 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 269 units of the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C.