H125M / AS550 Fennec vs SA340 Gazelle
| 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 |
| French light utility helicopter, known for its extensive use in military and civil applications since its 1960s introduction. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 7 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 1775 units |
| Average unit price | $1.7 million |
| Wingspan | 12.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 260 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 720 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,250 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,174 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 632 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 10.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 361 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,450 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,009 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 650 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or SA340 Gazelle?
The SA340 Gazelle is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 260 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or SA340 Gazelle?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 361 km.
Which can fly higher, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or SA340 Gazelle?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 4,450 meters (14,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or SA340 Gazelle?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,250 kg compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 2,100 kg.
Which is larger, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or SA340 Gazelle?
The SA340 Gazelle is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or SA340 Gazelle?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the SA340 Gazelle at $1.7 million.
Which entered service first, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or SA340 Gazelle?
The SA340 Gazelle 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 SA340 Gazelle?
The SA340 Gazelle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,775 units compared to 531 units of the H125M / AS550 Fennec.