206 JetRanger vs H125M / AS550 Fennec
The 206 JetRanger and the H125M / AS550 Fennec are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Aérospatiale respectively. Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 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 206 JetRanger. The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 531 for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. Unit cost is $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger vs $5M for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The 206 JetRanger first flew 8 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec (1966 vs 1974).
| American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 10 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 7300 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| French military variant helicopter, notable for service in Desert Storm and Afghanistan, widely employed for scouting and light attack roles. | |
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| 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 | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 226 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 624 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,495 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,737 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 485 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 260 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 720 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,250 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,174 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 632 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,495 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 23 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 531 units of the H125M / AS550 Fennec.