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H125M / AS550 Fennec vs Mi-24 Hind

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Specifications
H125M / AS550 Fennec Mi-24 Hind
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale Mil
First flight 27 June 1974 19 September 1969
Year introduced 1990 1972
Number produced 531 units 2648 units
Average unit price $5 million $12 million
Wingspan 12.9 m 6.5 m
Height 3.1 m 5.5 m
Length 10.9 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 330 km/h
Operational range 720 km 450 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 5,120 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,250 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 1,174 kg 7,792 kg
Total thrust 1 x 632 kW 0
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Overview

The H125M / AS550 Fennec and the Mi-24 Hind are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs 330 km/h for the Mi-24 Hind. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has an operational range of 720 km vs 450 km for the Mi-24 Hind. The Mi-24 Hind operates at altitudes up to 5,120 m compared to 4,600 m for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. At 11,500 kg MTOW, the Mi-24 Hind is 5.1x the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.

The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in 531 units vs 2,648 for the Mi-24 Hind. Unit cost is $5M for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs $12M for the Mi-24 Hind. The Mi-24 Hind first flew 5 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec (1969 vs 1974).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is faster with a maximum speed of 330 km/h compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 260 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-24 Hind?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher service ceiling at 5,120 meters (16,797 ft) compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind entered service first in 1972, 18 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has been produced in greater numbers with 2,648 units compared to 531 units of the H125M / AS550 Fennec.