AW119 vs H120 / EC120 Colibri

Italian utility helicopter, known for service with law enforcement and military units globally, designed in the late 20th century.
Picture of AW119
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland
First flight 1 February 1995
Year introduced 2000
Number produced 300 units
Average unit price $3.1 million
French light utility helicopter, notable for widespread civil use and law enforcement operations since the late 20th century.
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 9 June 1995
Year introduced 1998
Number produced 700 units
Average unit price $-- million
Height 3.6 m â—‰
Length 12.9 m â—‰
Operational range 954 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,850 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,483 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 747 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of AgustaWestland AW119
Height 3.4 m â—‰
Length 11.5 m â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 17,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 950 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 376 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the AW119 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AW119 has a longer range at 954 km compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW119 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the AW119's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW119 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AW119 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,850 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the AW119 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AW119 is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW119 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 2 years before the AW119 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW119 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 300 units of the AW119.