The Eurocopter Fennec is a lightweight multi-purpose military helicopter designed and manufactured by Eurocopter. It has been in production since 2001 and has a base price of 4.9 million dollars. The aircraft is based on the AS350 Ecureuil and AS355 Ecureuil 2 series helicopters. There are two military versions, the AS550 and AS555 Fennec, which can be fitted with coaxial weapons, rockets, torpedoes, and various other munitions. As the Fennec is a highly-versatile aircraft, fifteen variants (both single and twin engine) exist.
Model No :
Eurocopter Fennec
Manufacturer :
Eurocopter
Country :
France
Manufactured :
2001 to: Present
ICAO :
NA
Avionics :
Thales Avionics Nadir 10 navigation system
Engine :
2 X Turbomeca Arrius 1A turboshaft
Power :
456 horse[Power]
Max Cruise Speed :
117 knots - 217 Km/h
Approach Speed :
NA
Travel Range :
375 Nautical Miles - 695 Kilometers
Fuel Economy :
1.36 nautical mile / gallon - 0.665 kilometres / litre
Service Ceiling :
20,000 feet
Rate of Climb :
1280 feet/minute - 6.50metre/second
Take Off Distance :
NA
Landing Distance :
NA
Max Tak eOff Weight :
2,250 Kg - 4,960 lbs
Max Payload :
1,000 Kg - 2,205 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity :
318 gallon - 1,204 litre
Baggage Volume :
NA
Seats Economy/General Class :
6 seats
Seats Business Class :
0
Seats First Class :
0
Cabin Height :
NA
Cabin Width :
NA
Cabin Length :
NA
Exterior Length :
12.94 metre - 42.45 feet
Tail Height :
NA
Fuselage Diameter :
NA
Wing Span Rotor Diameter :
10.69 metre - 35.07 feet
The Fennec is powered by two Turbomeca Arrius 1A
turboshaft engines that provide 456 horsepower, allowing it to travel at a top speed of 117 knots for a maximum range of 375 nautical miles. It has a rate of climb of 1,280 feet per minute and a service ceiling of 20,000 feet. Its fuel tank capacity is 318 gallons and its fuel economy is 1.36 nautical miles per gallon. The Fennec’s avionics system includes the Thales Avionics Nadir 10 navigation system. Comparable aircraft include the MD Helicopters MD 500, the Bell 206, the Eurocopter EC635, and the PZL SW-4. The Fennec is used by a number of military operators such as the Air Forces of Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, France, Kenya, Pakistan, Qatar, and more.
Eurocopter (now known as
Airbus Helicopters), the manufacturer of the Fennec, is the helicopter manufacturing division of Airbus. The company is a leading producer of civil helicopters and the most prolific manufacturer in the industry in terms of revenue and turbine helicopter deliveries. Airbus Helicopters provides helicopter spare parts, tools, and ground support equipment to civil, commercial, and military aircraft. The company’s main production facility and headquarters are at Marseille Provence Airport in Marignane, France, and a second main production facility is in Donauworth, Germany. Additional production plants are in Brazil, Australia, Spain, Romania, and the United States.
