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H120 / EC120 Colibri vs H145M / EC645

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Specifications
H120 / EC120 Colibri H145M / EC645
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 9 June 1995 12 June 1999
Year introduced 1998 2002
Number produced 700 units 1500 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.8 m
Height 3.4 m 3.5 m
Length 11.5 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 269 km/h
Operational range 727 km 660 km
Service ceiling 17,600 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 1 x 376 kW 2 x 275 kW
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Overview

The H120 / EC120 Colibri and the H145M / EC645 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri vs 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645. The H120 / EC120 Colibri has an operational range of 727 km vs 660 km for the H145M / EC645. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 5,486 m for the H145M / EC645. At 3,585 kg MTOW, the H145M / EC645 is 2.1x the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.

The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in 700 units vs 1,500 for the H145M / EC645. The H120 / EC120 Colibri first flew 4 years before the H145M / EC645 (1995 vs 1999).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H145M / EC645?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H145M / EC645?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the H145M / EC645's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H145M / EC645?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H145M / EC645?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 4 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 700 units of the H120 / EC120 Colibri.