Eurocopter Fennec
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Original source: Aerospatiale AS555SN(C/N5556) 0863/3-H-131 Martín Otero Near Base Naval Mar del Plata July 2005

The Eurocopter AS550 Fennec and AS555 Fennec 2 are lightweight multipurpose military helicopters manufactured by Eurocopter Group. 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.

197 Eurocopter Fennec helicopters was scrapped due to discrepancies in the evaluation process. Defence Minister A.K.1
along the lines of Eurocopter Fennec - 2 versions on same platform.2
after the last 12 helicopters of the Eurocopter Fennec AS 550 were transferred to the Royal Danish Air Force in 2004.3

Made by AérospatialeEurocopter.

It is the successor of the Eurocopter AS350 Eurocopter AS355 .

* EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Eurocopter Fennec At Recent Indian Army Trials In Leh * India Tests Advanced Interceptor Missile In User Config 4
that the PA's Eurocopter Fennec order, for a total of 10 helos was cancelled as they did not pay for those that were built and ready for delivery.5
which the Eurocopter Fennec and Ka-226T are now the main contenders. Essentially for the same role as the RSH winner.6
More Users
French Air Force
Argentine Navy
Royal Danish Air Force
Royal Malaysian Navy
Predecessor
Eurocopter AS350
Eurocopter AS355
Eng 1 Type
Turboshaft
Fuel Capacity
540.0
Range Km
648
Introduced
1990
Status
Operational
Developed From
Eurocopter AS350
Eurocopter AS355
Capacity
4
Similar Aircraft
* Bell 206* MD Helicopters MD 500* PZL SW-4
Crew
2
Climb Rate Ftmin
2028
Empty Weight Kg
1220
Armament
4080.0
Rot Number
1
Never Exceed Speed Kmh
287
Primary user
French Army
Max Takeoff Weight Kg
2250
Manufacturer
Aérospatiale
Eurocopter
Eng 1 Name
Turbomeca Arriel
Max Speed Kmh
246
Eng 1 Shp
847
Rot Area Sqm
1
Height M
3
Prime Units
met
Ceiling M
5280
Eng 1 Number
1
Related
* Eurocopter AS350* Eurocopter AS355* Eurocopter EC130* Changhe Z-11
Length Note
776.4
Category
Military helicopters
Length M
11
Rot Dia M
11

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