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H120 / EC120 Colibri vs H175

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Specifications
H120 / EC120 Colibri H175
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 9 June 1995 17 December 2009
Year introduced 1998 2014
Number produced 700 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 172.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 14.8 m
Height 3.4 m 5.3 m
Length 11.5 m 18.1 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 727 km 1,259 km
Service ceiling 17,600 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 7,800 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 4,603 kg
Total thrust 1 x 376 kW 2 x 662 kW
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Overview

The H120 / EC120 Colibri and the H175 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri vs 315 km/h for the H175. The H120 / EC120 Colibri has an operational range of 727 km vs 1,259 km for the H175. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 6,000 m for the H175. At 7,800 kg MTOW, the H175 is 4.6x the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.

The H120 / EC120 Colibri first flew 14 years before the H175 (1995 vs 2009).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H175?
The H175 is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 278 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H175?
The H175 has a longer range at 1,259 km compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 727 km.
Which can fly higher, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H175?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the H175's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H175?
The H175 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,800 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H175?
The H175 is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or H175?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 16 years before the H175 which entered service in 2014.