H125M / AS550 Fennec vs Mi-1 Hare
The H125M / AS550 Fennec and the Mi-1 Hare are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Mil respectively. Top speed is 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs 185 km/h for the Mi-1 Hare. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has an operational range of 720 km vs 430 km for the Mi-1 Hare. The H125M / AS550 Fennec operates at altitudes up to 4,600 m compared to 3,500 m for the Mi-1 Hare. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in 531 units vs 2,594 for the Mi-1 Hare. Unit cost is $5M for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs $0.1M for the Mi-1 Hare. The Mi-1 Hare first flew 26 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec (1948 vs 1974).
| French military variant helicopter, notable for service in Desert Storm and Afghanistan, widely employed for scouting and light attack roles. | |
| 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 light utility helicopter, extensively used for civilian and military operations during the mid-20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 20 September 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1950 |
| Number produced | 2594 units |
| Average unit price | $100K |
| 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 | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 430 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,330 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,700 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 423 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-1 Hare?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Mi-1 Hare's 185 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-1 Hare?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the Mi-1 Hare's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-1 Hare?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the Mi-1 Hare's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-1 Hare?
The Mi-1 Hare has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,330 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-1 Hare?
The Mi-1 Hare is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-1 Hare?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Mi-1 Hare at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-1 Hare?
The Mi-1 Hare entered service first in 1950, 40 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-1 Hare?
The Mi-1 Hare has been produced in greater numbers with 2,594 units compared to 531 units of the H125M / AS550 Fennec.