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Guimbal Cabri G2 vs H125M / AS550 Fennec

Guimbal Cabri G2 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Guimbal Cabri G2
Aérospatiale H125M / AS550 Fennec military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H125M / AS550 Fennec
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Specifications
Guimbal Cabri G2 H125M / AS550 Fennec
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Guimbal Aérospatiale
First flight 31 March 2005 27 June 1974
Year introduced 2008 1990
Number produced 300 units 531 units
Average unit price $390K $5 million
Wingspan 7.2 m 12.9 m
Height 2.5 m 3.1 m
Length 8.1 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 700 km 720 km
Service ceiling 2,286 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 700 kg 2,250 kg
Empty weight 420 kg 1,174 kg
Total thrust 1 x 108 kW 1 x 632 kW
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Overview

The Guimbal Cabri G2 and the H125M / AS550 Fennec are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Guimbal and Aérospatiale respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Guimbal Cabri G2 vs 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The Guimbal Cabri G2 has an operational range of 700 km vs 720 km for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The H125M / AS550 Fennec operates at altitudes up to 4,600 m compared to 2,286 m for the Guimbal Cabri G2. At 2,250 kg MTOW, the H125M / AS550 Fennec is 3.2x the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 kg.

The Guimbal Cabri G2 has been produced in 300 units vs 531 for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. Unit cost is $0.39M for the Guimbal Cabri G2 vs $5M for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The H125M / AS550 Fennec first flew 31 years before the Guimbal Cabri G2 (1974 vs 2005).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 185 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 2,286 meters (7,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,250 kg compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 kg.
Which is larger, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 8.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec entered service first in 1990, 18 years before the Guimbal Cabri G2 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H125M / AS550 Fennec?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in greater numbers with 531 units compared to 300 units of the Guimbal Cabri G2.