H135M / EC365 vs H145M / EC645
| European light utility helicopter, prominent in law enforcement, medical services, and military operations worldwide since the late 20th century. | |
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| 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 |
| German utility helicopter, recognized for military application and primarily used for search and rescue, medical evacuation, and troop transportation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 12 June 1999 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 1500 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,585 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,792 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 550 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of H135M / EC365 by Peter Bakema.
Photo of H145M / EC645 by Airbus / Christian Keller.