H125M / AS550 Fennec vs TH-55 Osage
Overview
The H125M / AS550 Fennec and the TH-55 Osage are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Hughes respectively.
Top speed is 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs 140 km/h for the TH-55 Osage. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has an operational range of 720 km vs 480 km for the TH-55 Osage. The H125M / AS550 Fennec operates at altitudes up to 4,600 m compared to 4,000 m for the TH-55 Osage. At 2,250 kg MTOW, the H125M / AS550 Fennec is 3.2x the TH-55 Osage's 703 kg.
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in 531 units vs 2,800 for the TH-55 Osage. The TH-55 Osage first flew 18 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec (1956 vs 1974).
| French military variant helicopter, notable for service in Desert Storm and Afghanistan, widely employed for scouting and light attack roles. | |
| 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 |
| American training helicopter, prominent during the Vietnam War, extensively utilized for instructional duties by the US Army. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| First flight | 2 October 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 2800 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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—‰ |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 140 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 703 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 435 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 130 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or TH-55 Osage?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the TH-55 Osage's 140 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or TH-55 Osage?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the TH-55 Osage's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or TH-55 Osage?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the TH-55 Osage's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or TH-55 Osage?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,250 kg compared to the TH-55 Osage's 703 kg.
Which is larger, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or TH-55 Osage?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the TH-55 Osage's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage entered service first in 1961, 29 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage has been produced in greater numbers with 2,800 units compared to 531 units of the H125M / AS550 Fennec.