H125M / AS550 Fennec vs Mi-17 Hip-H
The H125M / AS550 Fennec and the Mi-17 Hip-H are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Mil respectively. Top speed is 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has an operational range of 720 km vs 800 km for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Mi-17 Hip-H operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,600 m for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-17 Hip-H is 5.8x the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in 531 units vs 12,000 for the Mi-17 Hip-H. Unit cost is $5M for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs $15M for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The H125M / AS550 Fennec first flew 1 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H (1974 vs 1975).
| 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 transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 1 January 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number produced | 12000 units |
| Average unit price | $15 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 | 21.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,489 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,491 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 720 km.
Which can fly higher, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H 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 Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 531 units of the H125M / AS550 Fennec.