H125M / AS550 Fennec vs SA340 Gazelle
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 Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
First flight | 27 June 1974 |
Year of introduction | 1990 |
Number produced | 531 units |
Average unit price | $5 million |
French light utility helicopter, known for its extensive use in military and civil applications since its 1960s introduction. | |
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Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
First flight | 7 April 1967 |
Year of introduction | 1971 |
Number produced | 1775 units |
Average unit price | $1.7 million |
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 | 10.5 m ◉ |
Height | 3.2 m ◉ |
Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 310 km/h ◉ |
Operational range | 670 km ◉ |
Service ceiling | 4,450 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 2,100 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 1,009 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 1 x 650 kW ◉ |