AW119 vs H125M / AS550 Fennec

Italian utility helicopter, known for service with law enforcement and military units globally, designed in the late 20th century.
Picture of AW119
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland
First flight 1 February 1995
Year introduced 2000
Number produced 300 units
Average unit price $3.1 million
French military variant helicopter, notable for service in Desert Storm and Afghanistan, widely employed for scouting and light attack roles.
Picture of H125M / AS550 Fennec
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale
First flight 27 June 1974
Year introduced 1990
Number produced 531 units
Average unit price $5 million
Wingspan -- m
Height 3.6 m â—‰
Length 12.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 954 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,572 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,850 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,483 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 747 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of AgustaWestland AW119
Wingspan 12.9 m
Height 3.1 m â—‰
Length 10.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 260 km/h
Operational range 720 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,250 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,174 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 632 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Aérospatiale H125M / AS550 Fennec

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW119 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the AW119's 0 km/h, a difference of 260 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW119 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AW119 has a longer range at 954 km compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 720 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW119 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the AW119's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW119 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AW119 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,850 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the AW119 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AW119 is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW119 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the AW119 at $3.1 million.
Which entered service first, the AW119 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec entered service first in 1990, 10 years before the AW119 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW119 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in greater numbers with 531 units compared to 300 units of the AW119.