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AH-1Z Viper vs H120 / EC120 Colibri

Bell AH-1Z Viper military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1Z Viper
Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H120 / EC120 Colibri
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Specifications
AH-1Z Viper H120 / EC120 Colibri
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 8 December 2000 9 June 1995
Year introduced 2010 1998
Number produced 195 units 700 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 168.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 10.0 m
Height 4.4 m 3.4 m
Length 17.8 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 411 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 690 km 727 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 650 kW 1 x 376 kW
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Overview

The AH-1Z Viper and the H120 / EC120 Colibri are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 411 km/h for the AH-1Z Viper vs 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The AH-1Z Viper has an operational range of 690 km vs 727 km for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 6,100 m for the AH-1Z Viper. At 8,391 kg MTOW, the AH-1Z Viper is 4.9x the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.

The AH-1Z Viper has been produced in 195 units vs 700 for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The H120 / EC120 Colibri first flew 5 years before the AH-1Z Viper (1995 vs 2000).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1Z Viper or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AH-1Z Viper is faster with a maximum speed of 411 km/h compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 278 km/h, a difference of 133 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1Z Viper or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the AH-1Z Viper's 690 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1Z Viper or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the AH-1Z Viper's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1Z Viper or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AH-1Z Viper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1Z Viper or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AH-1Z Viper is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-1Z Viper or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 12 years before the AH-1Z Viper which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1Z Viper or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 195 units of the AH-1Z Viper.