H125M / AS550 Fennec vs H135M / EC365
The H125M / AS550 Fennec and the H135M / EC365 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Airbus Helicopters respectively. Top speed is 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has an operational range of 720 km vs 630 km for the H135M / EC365. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,600 m for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in 531 units vs 1,400 for the H135M / EC365. Unit cost is $5M for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs $12M for the H135M / EC365. The H125M / AS550 Fennec first flew 20 years before the H135M / EC365 (1974 vs 1994).
| 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 |
| European light utility helicopter, prominent in law enforcement, medical services, and military operations worldwide since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 15 February 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 1400 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 630 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,900 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,490 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 260 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 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 H125M / AS550 Fennec or H135M / EC365?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 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 H125M / AS550 Fennec or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,900 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or H135M / EC365?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec entered service first in 1990, 6 years before the H135M / EC365 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 531 units of the H125M / AS550 Fennec.