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407 vs H125M / AS550 Fennec

407 vs H125M / AS550 Fennec at a glance — top speed 260 vs 260 km/h, range 600 vs 720 km, max takeoff weight 2,722 vs 2,250 kg, built 1,600 vs 531 units.

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Specifications
407 H125M / AS550 Fennec
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Aérospatiale
First flight 29 June 1995 27 June 1974
Year introduced 1996 1990
Number produced 1600 units 531 units
Average unit price -- $5 million
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 12.9 m
Height 3.6 m 3.1 m
Length 12.7 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 600 km 720 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 2,250 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 1,174 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 1 x 632 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The 407 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,722 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The 407 is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec entered service first in 1990, 6 years before the 407 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 531 units of the H125M / AS550 Fennec.