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206 JetRanger vs H125M / AS550 Fennec

206 JetRanger vs H125M / AS550 Fennec at a glance — top speed 226 vs 260 km/h, range 624 vs 720 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 2,250 kg, built 7,300 vs 531 units.

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Aérospatiale H125M / AS550 Fennec military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H125M / AS550 Fennec
Specifications
206 JetRanger H125M / AS550 Fennec
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Aérospatiale
First flight 10 January 1966 27 June 1974
Year introduced 1967 1990
Number produced 7300 units 531 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $5 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 12.9 m
Height 3.9 m 3.1 m
Length 12.9 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 624 km 720 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 2,250 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 1,174 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 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.