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H125M / AS550 Fennec vs Westland Scout

H125M / AS550 Fennec vs Westland Scout at a glance — top speed 260 vs 211 km/h, range 720 vs 507 km, max takeoff weight 2,250 vs 2,404 kg, built 531 vs 150 units.

Aérospatiale H125M / AS550 Fennec military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H125M / AS550 FennecFull specs
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🇬🇧 Westland ScoutFull specs
Specifications
H125M / AS550 Fennec Westland Scout
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale Westland
First flight 27 June 1974 29 August 1960
Year introduced 1990 1963
Number produced 531 units 150 units
Average unit price $5 million --
Wing area -- m² 75.9 m²
Wingspan 12.9 m 9.8 m
Height 3.1 m 2.7 m
Length 10.9 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 211 km/h
Operational range 720 km 507 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,250 kg 2,404 kg
Empty weight 1,174 kg 1,466 kg
Total thrust 1 x 632 kW 1 x 511 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Westland Scout?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Westland Scout's 211 km/h, a difference of 49 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Westland Scout?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the Westland Scout's 507 km.
Which can fly higher, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout 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 Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,404 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Westland Scout?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the Westland Scout's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Westland Scout?
The Westland Scout entered service first in 1963, 27 years before the H125M / AS550 Fennec which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Westland Scout?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in greater numbers with 531 units compared to 150 units of the Westland Scout.