H125M / AS550 Fennec vs Mi-8 Hip
The H125M / AS550 Fennec and the Mi-8 Hip 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-8 Hip. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has an operational range of 720 km vs 495 km for the Mi-8 Hip. The H125M / AS550 Fennec operates at altitudes up to 4,600 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-8 Hip. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-8 Hip is 5.3x the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in 531 units vs 17,000 for the Mi-8 Hip. Unit cost is $5M for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs $4M for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-8 Hip 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 multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 24 June 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 17000 units |
| Average unit price | $4 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 | 5.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 25.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 495 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,160 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,119 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-8 Hip?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-8 Hip?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-8 Hip?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-8 Hip?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Mi-8 Hip at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 23 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 531 units of the H125M / AS550 Fennec.