Eurocopter Fennec
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| AS 550/AS 555 Fennec | |
|---|---|
| The Fennec | |
| Type | Light multipurpose helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale Eurocopter |
| Primary user | France |
| Developed from | Eurocopter Ecureuil |
The Fennec is a single-engined, light-weight, multipurpose helicopter manufactured by Eurocopter. Based on the Eurocopter Ecureuil series, it is named after the Fennec, a small fox found in the Sahara Desert of North Africa which has distinctive oversized ears. The armed version can be fitted with coaxial weapons, and a small number of rockets.
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- AS 550C2 Fennec
- AS 550U2 Fennec
- AS 555N Fennec
- AS 555AF Fennec
- AS 555AN Fennec (armed military version)
- AS 555SN Fennec (naval military version)
- AS 555UN Fennec
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