H125M / AS550 Fennec vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
The H125M / AS550 Fennec and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Bell respectively. Top speed is 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The H125M / AS550 Fennec has an operational range of 720 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" operates at altitudes up to 5,910 m compared to 4,600 m for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in 531 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $5M for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" 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. | |
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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 |
| American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 22 October 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 16000 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 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 | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 510 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,910 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,309 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,087 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 820 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 38 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 31 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 531 units of the H125M / AS550 Fennec.