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. | |
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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 light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s. | |
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| 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.