H145M / EC645 vs H175

The H145M / EC645 and the H175 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters respectively. Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 315 km/h for the H175. The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 1,259 km for the H175. The H175 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,486 m for the H145M / EC645. At 7,800 kg MTOW, the H175 is 2.2x the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg. The H145M / EC645 first flew 10 years before the H175 (1999 vs 2009).

German utility helicopter, recognized for military application and primarily used for search and rescue, medical evacuation, and troop transportation.
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 Helicopter profile drawing
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
European super-medium utility helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for oil and gas industry support, search and rescue, and corporate transportation.
Airbus Helicopters H175 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 17 December 2009
Year introduced 2014
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 10.8 m â—‰
Height 3.5 m â—‰
Length 13.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 269 km/h â—‰
Operational range 660 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,486 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,792 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 275 kW â—‰
Wing area 172.0 m²
Wingspan 14.8 m â—‰
Height 5.3 m â—‰
Length 18.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,259 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,603 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 662 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or H175?
The H175 is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or H175?
The H175 has a longer range at 1,259 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or H175?
The H175 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or H175?
The H175 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,800 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or H175?
The H175 is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or H175?
The H145M / EC645 entered service first in 2002, 12 years before the H175 which entered service in 2014.