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H125M / AS550 Fennec vs Westland Lynx

H125M / AS550 Fennec vs Westland Lynx at a glance — top speed 260 vs 300 km/h, range 720 vs 528 km, max takeoff weight 2,250 vs 4,760 kg, built 531 vs 450 units.

Aérospatiale H125M / AS550 Fennec military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H125M / AS550 FennecFull specs
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🇬🇧 Westland LynxFull specs
Specifications
H125M / AS550 Fennec Westland Lynx
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale Westland
First flight 27 June 1974 21 March 1971
Year introduced 1990 1977
Number produced 531 units 450 units
Average unit price $5 million $10 million
Wingspan 12.9 m 12.8 m
Height 3.1 m 3.6 m
Length 10.9 m 15.0 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 720 km 528 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,250 kg 4,760 kg
Empty weight 1,174 kg 2,740 kg
Total thrust 1 x 632 kW 2 x 671 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 260 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Westland Lynx?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the Westland Lynx's 528 km.
Which can fly higher, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Westland Lynx?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the Westland Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx entered service first in 1977, 13 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Westland Lynx?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in greater numbers with 531 units compared to 450 units of the Westland Lynx.