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AH-64 Apache vs H120 / EC120 Colibri

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H120 / EC120 Colibri
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache H120 / EC120 Colibri
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Airbus Helicopters
First flight 30 September 1975 9 June 1995
Year introduced 1984 1998
Number produced 2400 units 700 units
Average unit price $33 million --
Wingspan 14.6 m 10.0 m
Height 5.0 m 3.4 m
Length 17.7 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 480 km 727 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW 1 x 376 kW
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Overview

The AH-64 Apache and the H120 / EC120 Colibri are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache vs 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The AH-64 Apache has an operational range of 480 km vs 727 km for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 5,670 m for the AH-64 Apache. At 10,107 kg MTOW, the AH-64 Apache is 5.9x the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.

The AH-64 Apache has been produced in 2,400 units vs 700 for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The AH-64 Apache first flew 20 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri (1975 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AH-64 Apache is faster with a maximum speed of 293 km/h compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 278 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the AH-64 Apache's 5,670 meters (18,602 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 14 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 700 units of the H120 / EC120 Colibri.