Bell 47 vs H125M / AS550 Fennec
Overview
The Bell 47 and the H125M / AS550 Fennec are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Aérospatiale respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 720 km for the H125M / AS550 Fennec.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 531 for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The Bell 47 first flew 28 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec (1946 vs 1974).
| American single-rotor light helicopter, developed in the mid-1940s and utilized for a wide range of civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 5600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 |
| Wing area | 100.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 169 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 396 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 Bell 47 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 91 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,250 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 44 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 531 units of the H125M / AS550 Fennec.