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 Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 27 June 1974 |
| Year introduced | 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 Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 7 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 1775 units |
| Average unit price | $1.7 million |
| Wingspan | 12.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 260 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 720 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,250 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,174 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 632 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 10.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 670 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,450 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,009 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 650 kW â—‰ |