Bell 430 vs H135M / EC365
| American commercial helicopter, actively utilized globally for medical services and executive transportation since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 25 October 1994 |
| Year of introduction | 1995 |
| Number produced | 136 units |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| European light utility helicopter, prominent in law enforcement, medical services, and military operations worldwide since the late 20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 15 February 1994 |
| Year of introduction | 1996 |
| Number produced | 1400 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 278 km/h |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,218 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,406 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 585 kW ◉ |
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| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,900 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,490 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 519 kW ◉ |