H125M / AS550 Fennec vs UH-60 Black Hawk
The H125M / AS550 Fennec and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has an operational range of 720 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 4,600 m for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 4.7x the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in 531 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $5M for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk.
| 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, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 29 November 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 5000 units |
| Average unit price | $21 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 | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 590 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,208 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 260 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 11 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 531 units of the H125M / AS550 Fennec.