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. | |
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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 |
| Chinese attack helicopter, operational since 2010, notable for its various deployments in the People's Liberation Army. | |
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| 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.