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407 vs H120 / EC120 Colibri

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Specifications
407 H120 / EC120 Colibri
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 29 June 1995 9 June 1995
Year introduced 1996 1998
Number produced 1600 units 700 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.0 m
Height 3.6 m 3.4 m
Length 12.7 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 600 km 727 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 1 x 376 kW
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Overview

The 407 and the H120 / EC120 Colibri are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the 407 vs 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The 407 has an operational range of 600 km vs 727 km for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 5,700 m for the 407.

The 407 has been produced in 1,600 units vs 700 for the H120 / EC120 Colibri.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The 407 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,722 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The 407 is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 2 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 700 units of the H120 / EC120 Colibri.