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Bell 412 vs H120 / EC120 Colibri

Bell 412 vs H120 / EC120 Colibri at a glance — top speed 260 vs 278 km/h, range 980 vs 727 km, max takeoff weight 5,398 vs 1,700 kg, built 1,300 vs 700 units.

Bell 412 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇺🇸 Bell 412
Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H120 / EC120 Colibri
Specifications
Bell 412 H120 / EC120 Colibri
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 1 August 1979 9 June 1995
Year introduced 1981 1998
Number produced 1300 units 700 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area 154.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 10.0 m
Height 4.6 m 3.4 m
Length 17.1 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 980 km 727 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,398 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 3,079 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 930 kW 1 x 376 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 412 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the Bell 412's 260 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 412 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The Bell 412 has a longer range at 980 km compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 727 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 412 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the Bell 412's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 412 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The Bell 412 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,398 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 412 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The Bell 412 is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 412 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The Bell 412 entered service first in 1981, 17 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 412 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The Bell 412 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 700 units of the H120 / EC120 Colibri.