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505 Jet Ranger X vs H120 / EC120 Colibri

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 505 Jet Ranger X
Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H120 / EC120 Colibri
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Specifications
505 Jet Ranger X H120 / EC120 Colibri
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Airbus Helicopters
First flight 11 November 2014 9 June 1995
Year introduced 2017 1998
Number produced 360 units 700 units
Average unit price $1.2 million --
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.0 m
Height 3.3 m 3.4 m
Length 13.0 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 617 km 727 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,030 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 1,669 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 377 kW 1 x 376 kW
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Overview

The 505 Jet Ranger X and the H120 / EC120 Colibri are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 232 km/h for the 505 Jet Ranger X vs 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The 505 Jet Ranger X has an operational range of 617 km vs 727 km for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 5,670 m for the 505 Jet Ranger X.

The 505 Jet Ranger X has been produced in 360 units vs 700 for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The H120 / EC120 Colibri first flew 19 years before the 505 Jet Ranger X (1995 vs 2014).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 505 Jet Ranger X or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 232 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 505 Jet Ranger X or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 617 km.
Which can fly higher, the 505 Jet Ranger X or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the 505 Jet Ranger X's 5,670 meters (18,602 ft).
Which is heavier, the 505 Jet Ranger X or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The 505 Jet Ranger X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,030 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the 505 Jet Ranger X or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The 505 Jet Ranger X is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the 505 Jet Ranger X or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 19 years before the 505 Jet Ranger X which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 505 Jet Ranger X or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 360 units of the 505 Jet Ranger X.