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429 GlobalRanger vs H120 / EC120 Colibri

Bell 429 GlobalRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 429 GlobalRanger
Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H120 / EC120 Colibri
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Specifications
429 GlobalRanger H120 / EC120 Colibri
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 27 February 2007 9 June 1995
Year introduced 2009 1998
Number produced 325 units 700 units
Average unit price $7.3 million --
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.0 m
Height 4.1 m 3.4 m
Length 12.7 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 720 km 727 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 1,925 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 233 kW 1 x 376 kW
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Overview

The 429 GlobalRanger and the H120 / EC120 Colibri are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the 429 GlobalRanger vs 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The 429 GlobalRanger has an operational range of 720 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 429 GlobalRanger.

The 429 GlobalRanger has been produced in 325 units vs 700 for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The H120 / EC120 Colibri first flew 12 years before the 429 GlobalRanger (1995 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 429 GlobalRanger or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The 429 GlobalRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 278 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 429 GlobalRanger or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 720 km.
Which can fly higher, the 429 GlobalRanger or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 429 GlobalRanger or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the 429 GlobalRanger or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The 429 GlobalRanger is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the 429 GlobalRanger or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 11 years before the 429 GlobalRanger which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 429 GlobalRanger or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 325 units of the 429 GlobalRanger.