H125M / AS550 Fennec vs Mi-17 Hip-H

Overview

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).

H125M / AS550 Fennec

French military variant helicopter, notable for service in Desert Storm and Afghanistan, widely employed for scouting and light attack roles.
Aérospatiale H125M / AS550 Fennec Helicopter profile drawing
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
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Mi-17 Hip-H

Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions.
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H Helicopter profile drawing
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
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H125M / AS550 Fennec

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 ◉

Mi-17 Hip-H

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 746 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.

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