H125M / AS550 Fennec vs WG-13 Lynx
The H125M / AS550 Fennec and the WG-13 Lynx are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Westland respectively. Top speed is 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs 300 km/h for the WG-13 Lynx. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has an operational range of 720 km vs 528 km for the WG-13 Lynx. The H125M / AS550 Fennec operates at altitudes up to 4,600 m compared to 3,200 m for the WG-13 Lynx. At 4,760 kg MTOW, the WG-13 Lynx is 2.1x the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in 531 units vs 450 for the WG-13 Lynx. Unit cost is $5M for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs $10M for the WG-13 Lynx. The WG-13 Lynx first flew 3 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec (1971 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 |
| British multi-purpose military helicopter, notable for naval, combat, utility roles, significantly deployed in the Falklands War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Westland |
| First flight | 21 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 450 units |
| Average unit price | $10 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 | 12.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 528 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,760 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,740 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 336 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or WG-13 Lynx?
The WG-13 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 WG-13 Lynx?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the WG-13 Lynx's 528 km.
Which can fly higher, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or WG-13 Lynx?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the WG-13 Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or WG-13 Lynx?
The WG-13 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 WG-13 Lynx?
The WG-13 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 WG-13 Lynx?
The WG-13 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 WG-13 Lynx?
The WG-13 Lynx entered service first in 1978, 12 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or WG-13 Lynx?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in greater numbers with 531 units compared to 450 units of the WG-13 Lynx.