H125M / AS550 Fennec vs Mi-2 Hoplite

The H125M / AS550 Fennec and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Mil respectively. Top speed is 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has an operational range of 720 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The H125M / AS550 Fennec operates at altitudes up to 4,600 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in 531 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 13 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec (1961 vs 1974).

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
Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s.
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 5497 units
Average unit price $-- 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 14.5 m
Height 3.8 m
Length 11.4 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h
Operational range 440 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,700 kg
Empty weight 2,372 kg
Total thrust 2 x 294 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 25 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 531 units of the H125M / AS550 Fennec.