AH-6 Little Bird vs H125M / AS550 Fennec
American light attack helicopter, best recognized for deployment in special operations during conflicts like the Iraq War. | |
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Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Helicopters |
Manufacturer | Boeing |
First flight | 27 February 1963 |
Year of introduction | 1980 |
Number produced | 1420 units |
Average unit price | $7.5 million |
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 of introduction | 1990 |
Number produced | 531 units |
Average unit price | $5 million |
Wingspan | -- m |
Height | 2.6 m ◉ |
Length | 9.2 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 282 km/h ◉ |
Operational range | -- km |
Service ceiling | 4,877 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 1,610 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 896 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 1 x 239 kW ◉ |
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 ◉ |