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H125M / AS550 Fennec vs Z-11

H125M / AS550 Fennec vs Z-11 at a glance — top speed 260 vs 278 km/h, range 720 vs 661 km, max takeoff weight 2,250 vs 2,200 kg, built 531 vs 46 units.

Changhe Z-11 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-11
Specifications
H125M / AS550 Fennec Z-11
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale Changhe
First flight 27 June 1974 1 December 1994
Year introduced 1990 1998
Number produced 531 units 46 units
Average unit price $5 million --
Wingspan 12.9 m 10.7 m
Height 3.1 m 3.1 m
Length 10.9 m -- m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 720 km 661 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 5,270 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,250 kg 2,200 kg
Empty weight 1,174 kg 1,253 kg
Total thrust 1 x 632 kW 1 x 632 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Z-11?
The Z-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 260 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Z-11?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a longer range at 720 km compared to the Z-11's 661 km.
Which can fly higher, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a higher service ceiling at 5,270 meters (17,290 ft) compared to the H125M / AS550 Fennec's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Z-11?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,250 kg compared to the Z-11's 2,200 kg.
Which is larger, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Z-11?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the Z-11's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Z-11?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec entered service first in 1990, 8 years before the Z-11 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H125M / AS550 Fennec or Z-11?
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in greater numbers with 531 units compared to 46 units of the Z-11.