AW109 vs H145M / EC645
Italian multipurpose helicopter, notable for its use in law enforcement, air ambulance and military roles since the late 1970s. | |
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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 |
German utility helicopter, recognized for military application and primarily used for search and rescue, medical evacuation, and troop transportation. | |
Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
First flight | 12 June 1999 |
Year of introduction | 2002 |
Number produced | 1500 units |
Average unit price | $25 million |
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 ◉ |
Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | -- km/h |
Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 3,585 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 1,792 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 2 x 550 kW ◉ |