H125M / AS550 Fennec vs Z-11
Overview
The H125M / AS550 Fennec and the Z-11 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Changhe respectively.
Top speed is 260 km/h for the H125M / AS550 Fennec vs 278 km/h for the Z-11. The H125M / AS550 Fennec has an operational range of 720 km vs 661 km for the Z-11. The Z-11 operates at altitudes up to 5,270 m compared to 4,600 m for the H125M / AS550 Fennec.
The H125M / AS550 Fennec has been produced in 531 units vs 46 for the Z-11. The H125M / AS550 Fennec first flew 20 years before the Z-11 (1974 vs 1994).
| 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 light utility helicopter, designed in the 1980s, significant for civilian, paramilitary and military usage. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Changhe |
| First flight | 1 December 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | 46 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 | 10.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 278 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 661 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,270 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,253 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 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.