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Guimbal Cabri G2 vs H120 / EC120 Colibri

Guimbal Cabri G2 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Guimbal Cabri G2
Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H120 / EC120 Colibri
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Specifications
Guimbal Cabri G2 H120 / EC120 Colibri
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Guimbal Airbus Helicopters
First flight 31 March 2005 9 June 1995
Year introduced 2008 1998
Number produced 300 units 700 units
Average unit price $390K --
Wingspan 7.2 m 10.0 m
Height 2.5 m 3.4 m
Length 8.1 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 700 km 727 km
Service ceiling 2,286 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 700 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 420 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 108 kW 1 x 376 kW
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Overview

The Guimbal Cabri G2 and the H120 / EC120 Colibri are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Guimbal and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Guimbal Cabri G2 vs 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The Guimbal Cabri G2 has an operational range of 700 km vs 727 km for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 2,286 m for the Guimbal Cabri G2. At 1,700 kg MTOW, the H120 / EC120 Colibri is 2.4x the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 kg.

The Guimbal Cabri G2 has been produced in 300 units vs 700 for the H120 / EC120 Colibri. The H120 / EC120 Colibri first flew 10 years before the Guimbal Cabri G2 (1995 vs 2005).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 185 km/h, a difference of 93 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 2,286 meters (7,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 700 kg.
Which is larger, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Guimbal Cabri G2's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 10 years before the Guimbal Cabri G2 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Guimbal Cabri G2 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 300 units of the Guimbal Cabri G2.