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H125M / AS550 Fennec vs SA 315B Lama

H125M / AS550 Fennec vs SA 315B Lama at a glance — top speed 260 vs 192 km/h, range 720 vs 515 km, max takeoff weight 2,250 vs 2,300 kg, built 531 vs 400 units.

Aérospatiale H125M / AS550 Fennec military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H125M / AS550 FennecFull specs
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🇫🇷 SA 315B LamaFull specs
Specifications
H125M / AS550 Fennec SA 315B Lama
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale Aérospatiale
First flight 27 June 1974 17 March 1969
Year introduced 1990 1971
Number produced 531 units 400 units
Average unit price $5 million --
Wing area -- m² 95.4 m²
Wingspan 12.9 m 11.0 m
Height 3.1 m 3.1 m
Length 10.9 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 192 km/h
Operational range 720 km 515 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,250 kg 2,300 kg
Empty weight 1,174 kg 1,021 kg
Total thrust 1 x 632 kW 1 x 649 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or SA 315B Lama?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the SA 315B Lama's 192 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or SA 315B Lama?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the SA 315B Lama's 515 km.
Which can fly higher, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama has a higher service ceiling at 5,400 meters (17,716 ft) compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,300 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or SA 315B Lama?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the SA 315B Lama's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama entered service first in 1971, 19 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or SA 315B Lama?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in greater numbers with 531 units compared to 400 units of the SA 315B Lama.