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AH-64 Apache vs H125M / AS550 Fennec

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Aérospatiale H125M / AS550 Fennec military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H125M / AS550 Fennec
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache H125M / AS550 Fennec
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Aérospatiale
First flight 30 September 1975 27 June 1974
Year introduced 1984 1990
Number produced 2400 units 531 units
Average unit price $33 million $5 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 12.9 m
Height 5.0 m 3.1 m
Length 17.7 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 480 km 720 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 2,250 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 1,174 kg
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW 1 x 632 kW
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Overview

The AH-64 Apache and the H125M / AS550 Fennec are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Aérospatiale respectively.

Top speed is 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache vs 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The AH-64 Apache has an operational range of 480 km vs 720 km for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The AH-64 Apache operates at altitudes up to 5,670 m compared to 4,600 m for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. At 10,107 kg MTOW, the AH-64 Apache is 4.5x the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.

The AH-64 Apache has been produced in 2,400 units vs 531 for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. Unit cost is $33M for the AH-64 Apache vs $5M for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The H125M / AS550 Fennec first flew 1 years before the AH-64 Apache (1974 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AH-64 Apache is faster with a maximum speed of 293 km/h compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 260 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-64 Apache or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AH-64 Apache is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 6 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 531 units of the H125M / AS550 Fennec.