AS555 Fennec 2 French Light Utility Helicopter
AS550 Fennec
Utility Helicopter
Other
Basic Information
Name
AS555 Fennec 2 French Light Utility Helicopter
Designation
AS550 Fennec
Alternate Designation
AS550 Fennec;
AS555 Fennec 2
Equipment Type
Utility Helicopter
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1990
Description
The Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) AS550 Fennec (now H125M) and AS555 Fennec 2 are lightweight, multipurpose military helicopters manufactured by Eurocopter Group (now Airbus Helicopters). Based on the AS350 Ecureuil and AS355 Ecureuil 2 series, they are named after the fennec fox. The armed versions of the AS550 and AS555 can be fitted with coaxial weapons, rockets, torpedoes and various other munitions.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
1
Engine
Turboshaft (847 hp)
Range
662.0 km
Endurance
4.00 hrs
Service Ceiling
4800 m
Rotor Diameter
10.69 m
System
Alternative Designation
AS550 Fennec;
AS555 Fennec 2
Type
Light Utility Helicopter
Crew
1 ea
Passenger Capacity
4 ea
Blades, Main Rotor
4 ea
Blades, Tail Rotor
2 ea
Number of Hard Points
INA
Number of Engines
1 ea
Dimensions
Fuselage Length
10.93 m
Length, Rotors Turning
12.94 m
Height
3.34 m over rotor head
Width
2.53 m
Rotor Diameter
10.69 m
Disc Area
89.75 m sq
Cabin Length
2.42 m
Cabin Height
1.30 m
Cabin Width
1.65 m
Cabin Volume
3.00 m cu
Empty Weight
1,174 kg
Normal Takeoff Weight
2,250 kg
Maximum Load
2,500 kg
Useful Load
1,076 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
1 x Turbomeca Arriel 2B
Engine Type
Turboshaft
Engine Power
847 shp (632 kW) hp
Fuel Capacity
539 liters internal
Never Exceed Speed
287 km/h
Cruising Speed
245 km/h
Climb Rate
558 mpm
Service Ceiling
4,800 m
Maximum Range
662 km with no reserve
Endurance
4 hours at 53 kts
Operating Limits
ISA +35 C to -40 C
Main Gun System
Note
20-mm gun pod, equipped to mount 20-mm
axial cannon, cannon or machine gun in sliding door mount
Fire Control and Avionics
Fire Control System Type
INA
Fire Control Radar
INA
Navigation Radar
INA
Protection
Add on Armor
INA
Stealth Properties
No
Heat Signature Reduction
No
NBC Protection
Yes
EW Counter Measures/CCM
INA
Counter Measures (Chaff/Flares)
INA
Details
Country of Origin
France
Category
Rotary Wing Aircraft
Air > Rotary Wing Aircraft
Filter Label
A
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
2.53 m
Height
3.34 m
Weight
2250 kg
Operators (14)
France
Pakistan
Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Denmark
Ecuador
Indonesia
Kenya
Malaysia
Mexico
Qatar
Tanzania
Thailand
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