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H125M / AS550 Fennec vs H145M / EC645

Aérospatiale H125M / AS550 Fennec military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H125M / AS550 Fennec
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
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Specifications
H125M / AS550 Fennec H145M / EC645
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale Airbus Helicopters
First flight 27 June 1974 12 June 1999
Year introduced 1990 2002
Number produced 531 units 1500 units
Average unit price $5 million $25 million
Wingspan 12.9 m 10.8 m
Height 3.1 m 3.5 m
Length 10.9 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 269 km/h
Operational range 720 km 660 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,250 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 1,174 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 1 x 632 kW 2 x 275 kW
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Overview

The H125M / AS550 Fennec and the H145M / EC645 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has an operational range of 720 km vs 660 km for the H145M / EC645. The H145M / EC645 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,600 m for the H125M / AS550 Fennec.

The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in 531 units vs 1,500 for the H145M / EC645. Unit cost is $5M for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs $25M for the H145M / EC645. The H125M / AS550 Fennec first flew 25 years before the H145M / EC645 (1974 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is faster with a maximum speed of 269 km/h compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 260 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or H145M / EC645?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or H145M / EC645?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec entered service first in 1990, 12 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 531 units of the H125M / AS550 Fennec.