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H120 / EC120 Colibri vs H135M / EC365

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Specifications
H120 / EC120 Colibri H135M / EC365
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 9 June 1995 15 February 1994
Year introduced 1998 1996
Number produced 700 units 1400 units
Average unit price -- $12 million
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.2 m
Height 3.4 m 3.5 m
Length 11.5 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 727 km 630 km
Service ceiling 17,600 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 2,900 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 1,490 kg
Total thrust 1 x 376 kW 2 x 260 kW
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Overview

The H120 / EC120 Colibri and the H135M / EC365 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri vs 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365. The H120 / EC120 Colibri has an operational range of 727 km vs 630 km for the H135M / EC365. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 6,096 m for the H135M / EC365.

The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in 700 units vs 1,400 for the H135M / EC365. The H135M / EC365 first flew 1 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri (1994 vs 1995).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 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 H120 / EC120 Colibri or H135M / EC365?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H135M / EC365?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the H135M / EC365's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,900 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 2 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 700 units of the H120 / EC120 Colibri.