H125M / AS550 Fennec vs Ka-25 Hormone
Overview
The H125M / AS550 Fennec and the Ka-25 Hormone are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Kamov respectively.
Top speed is 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs 220 km/h for the Ka-25 Hormone. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has an operational range of 720 km vs 400 km for the Ka-25 Hormone. The H125M / AS550 Fennec operates at altitudes up to 4,600 m compared to 3,350 m for the Ka-25 Hormone. At 7,500 kg MTOW, the Ka-25 Hormone is 3.3x the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in 531 units vs 460 for the Ka-25 Hormone. Unit cost is $5M for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs $6M for the Ka-25 Hormone. The Ka-25 Hormone first flew 13 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec (1961 vs 1974).
| 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 |
| Soviet anti-submarine helicopter, recognized for Cold War naval usage, efficient in search and rescue, transportation, and assault operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 26 April 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 460 units |
| Average unit price | $6 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 | 15.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,350 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,765 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 727 kW ◉ |
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