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AW119 vs H125M / AS550 Fennec

AgustaWestland AW119 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW119
Aérospatiale H125M / AS550 Fennec military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H125M / AS550 Fennec
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Specifications
AW119 H125M / AS550 Fennec
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Aérospatiale
First flight 1 February 1995 27 June 1974
Year introduced 2000 1990
Number produced 300 units 531 units
Average unit price $3.1 million $5 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 12.9 m
Height 3.6 m 3.1 m
Length 12.9 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 954 km 720 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,850 kg 2,250 kg
Empty weight 1,483 kg 1,174 kg
Total thrust 1 x 747 kW 1 x 632 kW
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Overview

The AW119 and the H125M / AS550 Fennec are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Aérospatiale respectively.

Top speed is 282 km/h for the AW119 vs 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The AW119 has an operational range of 954 km vs 720 km for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The H125M / AS550 Fennec operates at altitudes up to 4,600 m compared to 4,572 m for the AW119.

The AW119 has been produced in 300 units vs 531 for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. Unit cost is $3.1M for the AW119 vs $5M for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The H125M / AS550 Fennec first flew 21 years before the AW119 (1974 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW119 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AW119 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 260 km/h, a difference of 22 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.