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Enstrom F-28 vs H120 / EC120 Colibri

Enstrom F-28 vs H120 / EC120 Colibri at a glance — top speed 180 vs 278 km/h, range 446 vs 727 km, max takeoff weight 1,179 vs 1,700 kg, built 32 vs 700 units.

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Specifications
Enstrom F-28 H120 / EC120 Colibri
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Enstrom Airbus Helicopters
First flight 12 November 1960 9 June 1995
Year introduced 1965 1998
Number produced 32 units 700 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wingspan 9.8 m 10.0 m
Height 2.7 m 3.4 m
Length 8.9 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 180 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 446 km 727 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,179 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 712 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 168 kW 1 x 376 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom F-28 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the Enstrom F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 98 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom F-28 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the Enstrom F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom F-28 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the Enstrom F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom F-28 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the Enstrom F-28's 1,179 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom F-28 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Enstrom F-28's 8.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom F-28 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The Enstrom F-28 entered service first in 1965, 33 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enstrom F-28 or H120 / EC120 Colibri?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 32 units of the Enstrom F-28.