Comparison of Eurocopter AS550 C3 Fennec and Eurocopter EC135

Attribute	Eurocopter EC135 ×	Eurocopter AS550 C3 Fennec ×
General
Manufacturer	Eurocopter	Eurocopter
Model	Eurocopter EC135	Eurocopter AS550 C3 Fennec
Country	France	France
Manufactured from (year)	1995	1990
Type	Mid Size Helicopters	Military Helicopters
Icao	EC35	AS50
Performance
Engine	2x Turbomeca Arrius 2B2	1x 1 x Turbomeca Arriel 2B
Power, hp (hp)	633	632
Avionics	Avionique Nouvelle glass cockpit, Helionix Avionics	VEMD Instrument Panel
Max cruise speed (km/h)	254	246
Travel range (km)	635	657
Fuel economy (km/l)	1.081	1.404
Service ceiling (m)	6,096	5,279
Rate of climb (m/sec)	7.62	10.3
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	2,910	2,250
Max payload (kg)	1,455	1,400
Fuel tank capacity (l)	708	541
Baggage volume (m³)	1.1	-
Dimensions
Seats	8	6
Cabin height (m)	1.26	1.35
Cabin width (m)	1.5	1.65
Cabin length (m)	3.5	2.42
Exterior length (m)	12.16	12.94
Tail height (m)	3.51	3.34
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.56	1.85
Wing span (m)	10.2	10.69
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets