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. | |
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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 |
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 |
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—‰ |
Height | 4.2 m â—‰ |
Length | 8.1 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 205 km/h |
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—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of H135M / EC365 by Peter Bakema.