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AW159 vs H120 / EC120 Colibri

AgustaWestland AW159 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW159
Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H120 / EC120 Colibri
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Specifications
AW159 H120 / EC120 Colibri
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Airbus Helicopters
First flight 12 November 2009 9 June 1995
Year introduced 2014 1998
Number produced 67 units 700 units
Average unit price $32 million --
Wingspan 12.8 m 10.0 m
Height 3.8 m 3.4 m
Length 15.0 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 291 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 777 km 727 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,015 kW 1 x 376 kW
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Overview

The AW159 and the H120 / EC120 Colibri are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 291 km/h for the AW159 vs 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The AW159 has an operational range of 777 km vs 727 km for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 4,000 m for the AW159. At 6,000 kg MTOW, the AW159 is 3.5x the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.

The AW159 has been produced in 67 units vs 700 for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The H120 / EC120 Colibri first flew 14 years before the AW159 (1995 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW159 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AW159 is faster with a maximum speed of 291 km/h compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 278 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW159 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AW159 has a longer range at 777 km compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 727 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW159 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the AW159's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW159 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AW159 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the AW159 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The AW159 is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW159 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 16 years before the AW159 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW159 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 67 units of the AW159.