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429 GlobalRanger vs H125M / AS550 Fennec

Bell 429 GlobalRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 429 GlobalRanger
Aérospatiale H125M / AS550 Fennec military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H125M / AS550 Fennec
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Specifications
429 GlobalRanger H125M / AS550 Fennec
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Aérospatiale
First flight 27 February 2007 27 June 1974
Year introduced 2009 1990
Number produced 325 units 531 units
Average unit price $7.3 million $5 million
Wingspan 11.0 m 12.9 m
Height 4.1 m 3.1 m
Length 12.7 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 720 km 720 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 2,250 kg
Empty weight 1,925 kg 1,174 kg
Total thrust 2 x 233 kW 1 x 632 kW
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Overview

The 429 GlobalRanger and the H125M / AS550 Fennec are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Aérospatiale respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the 429 GlobalRanger vs 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The 429 GlobalRanger has an operational range of 720 km vs 720 km for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The 429 GlobalRanger operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,600 m for the H125M / AS550 Fennec.

The 429 GlobalRanger has been produced in 325 units vs 531 for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. Unit cost is $7.3M for the 429 GlobalRanger vs $5M for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The H125M / AS550 Fennec first flew 33 years before the 429 GlobalRanger (1974 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 429 GlobalRanger or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The 429 GlobalRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 260 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 429 GlobalRanger or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 720 km.
Which can fly higher, the 429 GlobalRanger or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The 429 GlobalRanger 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 429 GlobalRanger or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the 429 GlobalRanger or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The 429 GlobalRanger is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 429 GlobalRanger or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The 429 GlobalRanger is more expensive at approximately $7.3 million per unit compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the 429 GlobalRanger or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec entered service first in 1990, 19 years before the 429 GlobalRanger which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 429 GlobalRanger or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in greater numbers with 531 units compared to 325 units of the 429 GlobalRanger.