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206 JetRanger vs H120 / EC120 Colibri

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H120 / EC120 Colibri
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Specifications
206 JetRanger H120 / EC120 Colibri
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 10 January 1966 9 June 1995
Year introduced 1967 1998
Number produced 7300 units 700 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.0 m
Height 3.9 m 3.4 m
Length 12.9 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 624 km 727 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 1 x 376 kW
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Overview

The 206 JetRanger and the H120 / EC120 Colibri are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 727 km for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger.

The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 700 for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The 206 JetRanger first flew 29 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri (1966 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,495 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 31 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 700 units of the H120 / EC120 Colibri.