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AW139 vs H120 / EC120 Colibri

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H120 / EC120 Colibri
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Specifications
AW139 H120 / EC120 Colibri
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 3 February 2001 9 June 1995
Year introduced 2003 1998
Number produced 1100 units 700 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wingspan 13.8 m 10.0 m
Height 3.7 m 3.4 m
Length 13.8 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 727 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 571 kW 1 x 376 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the H120 / EC120 Colibri are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 727 km for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 6,096 m for the AW139. At 6,400 kg MTOW, the AW139 is 3.8x the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 700 for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The H120 / EC120 Colibri first flew 6 years before the AW139 (1995 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 278 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 727 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the AW139's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AW139 is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 5 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 700 units of the H120 / EC120 Colibri.