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AH-6 Little Bird vs H120 / EC120 Colibri

Boeing AH-6 Little Bird military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-6 Little Bird
Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H120 / EC120 Colibri
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Specifications
AH-6 Little Bird H120 / EC120 Colibri
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Airbus Helicopters
First flight 27 February 1963 9 June 1995
Year introduced 1980 1998
Number produced 1420 units 700 units
Average unit price $7.5 million --
Wingspan 8.4 m 10.0 m
Height 2.6 m 3.4 m
Length 9.2 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 430 km 727 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,610 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 896 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW 1 x 376 kW
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Overview

The AH-6 Little Bird and the H120 / EC120 Colibri are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 282 km/h for the AH-6 Little Bird vs 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The AH-6 Little Bird has an operational range of 430 km vs 727 km for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 4,877 m for the AH-6 Little Bird.

The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in 1,420 units vs 700 for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The AH-6 Little Bird first flew 32 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri (1963 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-6 Little Bird or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AH-6 Little Bird is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 278 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-6 Little Bird or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-6 Little Bird or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-6 Little Bird or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-6 Little Bird or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-6 Little Bird or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AH-6 Little Bird entered service first in 1980, 18 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-6 Little Bird or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in greater numbers with 1,420 units compared to 700 units of the H120 / EC120 Colibri.