H135 vs H145
The H145 leads, topping 4 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Airbus Helicopters H135 (introduced 1996) beside the Airbus Helicopters H145 (introduced 2014) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are helicopters, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the H145 carries more passengers. undefined
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H135 vs H145: the key differences
- The H145 delivers 1% more range (H135: 343 nm; H145: 348 nm).
- The H145 delivers 2% more cruise speed (H135: 137 kt; H145: 140 kt).
- The H145 delivers 57% more passenger capacity (H135: 7 seats; H145: 11 seats).
- The H145 is the newer design (introduced 2014 versus 1996 for the H135), a gap of 18 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The H145 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (7,903 lbs versus 6,415 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for short-haul and regional hops, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the H145 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the H145 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The H135 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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H135 vs H145: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the H135 or the H145?
The H145 has the longer published range — 348 nm versus 343 nm for the H135.
Does the H135 or H145 seat more passengers?
The H145 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 11 seats, compared with 7 on the H135.
Which is faster, the H135 or the H145?
The H145 cruises faster, at 140 kt versus 137 kt for the H135.
Which is newer, the H135 or the H145?
The H145 is the newer design, introduced in 2014 versus 1996 for the H135.
Is the H135 or the H145 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the H145 is the larger aircraft — 7,903 lbs versus 6,415 lbs for the H135.
Should I buy the H135 or the H145?
On published specifications the H145 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The H135 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the H135 vs H145?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.