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H120 / EC120 Colibri vs Ka-226 Hoodlum-C

Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H120 / EC120 Colibri
Kamov Ka-226 Hoodlum-C military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
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Specifications
H120 / EC120 Colibri Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Kamov
First flight 9 June 1995 4 September 1997
Year introduced 1998 2002
Number produced 700 units 269 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 10.0 m 13.0 m
Height 3.4 m 4.2 m
Length 11.5 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 205 km/h
Operational range 727 km 600 km
Service ceiling 17,600 m 6,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 3,450 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 1,950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 376 kW 2 x 168 kW
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Overview

The H120 / EC120 Colibri and the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri vs 205 km/h for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The H120 / EC120 Colibri has an operational range of 727 km vs 600 km for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 6,200 m for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. At 3,450 kg MTOW, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C is 2.0x the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.

The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in 700 units vs 269 for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The H120 / EC120 Colibri first flew 2 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C (1995 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 205 km/h, a difference of 73 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 6,200 meters (20,341 ft).
Which is heavier, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,450 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 4 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 269 units of the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C.