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AW139 vs H125M / AS550 Fennec

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Aérospatiale H125M / AS550 Fennec military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H125M / AS550 Fennec
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Specifications
AW139 H125M / AS550 Fennec
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Aérospatiale
First flight 3 February 2001 27 June 1974
Year introduced 2003 1990
Number produced 1100 units 531 units
Average unit price $15 million $5 million
Wingspan 13.8 m 12.9 m
Height 3.7 m 3.1 m
Length 13.8 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 720 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 2,250 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 1,174 kg
Total thrust 2 x 571 kW 1 x 632 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the H125M / AS550 Fennec are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Aérospatiale respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 720 km for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,600 m for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. At 6,400 kg MTOW, the AW139 is 2.8x the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 531 for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. Unit cost is $15M for the AW139 vs $5M for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The H125M / AS550 Fennec first flew 27 years before the AW139 (1974 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 260 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 720 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AW139 is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AW139 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec entered service first in 1990, 13 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 531 units of the H125M / AS550 Fennec.