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AS565 Panther vs H125M / AS550 Fennec

AS565 Panther vs H125M / AS550 Fennec at a glance — top speed 306 vs 260 km/h, range 827 vs 720 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 2,250 kg.

Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther military helicopters side profile drawing
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Aérospatiale H125M / AS550 Fennec military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H125M / AS550 FennecFull specs
Specifications
AS565 Panther H125M / AS550 Fennec
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Aérospatiale
First flight 28 February 1984 27 June 1974
Year introduced 1986 1990
Number produced N/A 531 units
Average unit price $7 million $5 million
Wing area 112.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 12.9 m
Height 4.0 m 3.1 m
Length 13.7 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 306 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 827 km 720 km
Service ceiling 5,865 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 2,250 kg
Empty weight 2,380 kg 1,174 kg
Total thrust 2 x 635 kW 1 x 632 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AS565 Panther or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 260 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS565 Panther or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 720 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS565 Panther or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS565 Panther or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AS565 Panther has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the AS565 Panther or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AS565 Panther is longer at 13.7 meters compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AS565 Panther or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AS565 Panther is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AS565 Panther or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AS565 Panther entered service first in 1986, 4 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec which entered service in 1990.