H135M / EC365 vs AW109

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 $12 million
Italian multipurpose helicopter, notable for its use in law enforcement, air ambulance and military roles since the late 1970s.
Picture of AW109
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer AgustaWestland
First flight 4 August 1971
Year of introduction 1976
Number produced 124 units
Average unit price $8 million
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
Height 3.5 m
Length 13.0 m
Maximum speed 285 km/h
Service ceiling 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,000 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 426 kW

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