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AH-1Z Viper vs H125M / AS550 Fennec

Bell AH-1Z Viper military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1Z Viper
Aérospatiale H125M / AS550 Fennec military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H125M / AS550 Fennec
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Specifications
AH-1Z Viper H125M / AS550 Fennec
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Aérospatiale
First flight 8 December 2000 27 June 1974
Year introduced 2010 1990
Number produced 195 units 531 units
Average unit price -- $5 million
Wing area 168.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 12.9 m
Height 4.4 m 3.1 m
Length 17.8 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 411 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 690 km 720 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 2,250 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg 1,174 kg
Total thrust 2 x 650 kW 1 x 632 kW
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Overview

The AH-1Z Viper and the H125M / AS550 Fennec are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Aérospatiale respectively.

Top speed is 411 km/h for the AH-1Z Viper vs 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The AH-1Z Viper has an operational range of 690 km vs 720 km for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The AH-1Z Viper operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 4,600 m for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. At 8,391 kg MTOW, the AH-1Z Viper is 3.7x the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.

The AH-1Z Viper has been produced in 195 units vs 531 for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The H125M / AS550 Fennec first flew 26 years before the AH-1Z Viper (1974 vs 2000).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1Z Viper or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AH-1Z Viper is faster with a maximum speed of 411 km/h compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 260 km/h, a difference of 151 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1Z Viper or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the AH-1Z Viper's 690 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1Z Viper or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AH-1Z Viper has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1Z Viper or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AH-1Z Viper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1Z Viper or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AH-1Z Viper is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-1Z Viper or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec entered service first in 1990, 20 years before the AH-1Z Viper which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1Z Viper or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in greater numbers with 531 units compared to 195 units of the AH-1Z Viper.