H125M / AS550 Fennec vs Z-10

Overview

The H125M / AS550 Fennec and the Z-10 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs 300 km/h for the Z-10. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has an operational range of 720 km vs 1,120 km for the Z-10. The Z-10 operates at altitudes up to 6,400 m compared to 4,600 m for the H125M / AS550 Fennec. At 7,000 kg MTOW, the Z-10 is 3.1x the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.

The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in 531 units vs 109 for the Z-10. The H125M / AS550 Fennec first flew 29 years before the Z-10 (1974 vs 2003).

French military variant helicopter, notable for service in Desert Storm and Afghanistan, widely employed for scouting and light attack roles.
Aérospatiale H125M / AS550 Fennec Helicopter profile drawing
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
Chinese attack helicopter, operational since 2010, notable for its various deployments in the People's Liberation Army.
Changhe Z-10 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Changhe
First flight 29 April 2003
Year introduced 2012
Number produced 109 units
Average unit price --
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 13.0 m
Height 3.9 m
Length 14.2 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h
Operational range 1,120 km
Service ceiling 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,000 kg
Empty weight 5,540 kg
Total thrust 2 x 500 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Z-10?
The Z-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 260 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a longer range at 1,120 km compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 720 km.
Which can fly higher, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 2,250 kg.
Which is larger, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Z-10?
The Z-10 is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Z-10?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec entered service first in 1990, 22 years before the Z-10 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Z-10?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in greater numbers with 531 units compared to 109 units of the Z-10.