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H120 / EC120 Colibri vs KUH-1 Surion

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Specifications
H120 / EC120 Colibri KUH-1 Surion
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters KAI
First flight 9 June 1995 10 March 2010
Year introduced 1998 2013
Number produced 700 units 170 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wingspan 10.0 m 15.8 m
Height 3.4 m 4.5 m
Length 11.5 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 727 km 828 km
Service ceiling 17,600 m 3,048 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 8,709 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 4,973 kg
Total thrust 1 x 376 kW 2 x 1,228 kW
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Overview

The H120 / EC120 Colibri and the KUH-1 Surion are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and KAI respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri vs 270 km/h for the KUH-1 Surion. The H120 / EC120 Colibri has an operational range of 727 km vs 828 km for the KUH-1 Surion. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 3,048 m for the KUH-1 Surion. At 8,709 kg MTOW, the KUH-1 Surion is 5.1:1 the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.

The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in 700 units vs 170 for the KUH-1 Surion. The H120 / EC120 Colibri first flew 15 years before the KUH-1 Surion (1995 vs 2010).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or KUH-1 Surion?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 270 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion has a longer range at 828 km compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 727 km.
Which can fly higher, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or KUH-1 Surion?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,709 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or KUH-1 Surion?
The KUH-1 Surion is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or KUH-1 Surion?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 15 years before the KUH-1 Surion which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or KUH-1 Surion?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 170 units of the KUH-1 Surion.