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H120 / EC120 Colibri vs Mi-28 Havoc

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Specifications
H120 / EC120 Colibri Mi-28 Havoc
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Mil
First flight 9 June 1995 10 November 1982
Year introduced 1998 2006
Number produced 700 units 126 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wingspan 10.0 m 17.2 m
Height 3.4 m 4.7 m
Length 11.5 m 17.0 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 727 km 435 km
Service ceiling 17,600 m 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 8,590 kg
Total thrust 1 x 376 kW 2 x 821 kW
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Overview

The H120 / EC120 Colibri and the Mi-28 Havoc are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri vs 324 km/h for the Mi-28 Havoc. The H120 / EC120 Colibri has an operational range of 727 km vs 435 km for the Mi-28 Havoc. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 5,700 m for the Mi-28 Havoc. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-28 Havoc is 7.1x the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.

The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in 700 units vs 126 for the Mi-28 Havoc. The Mi-28 Havoc first flew 13 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri (1982 vs 1995).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 278 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-28 Havoc?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 435 km.
Which can fly higher, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-28 Havoc?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-28 Havoc?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 8 years before the Mi-28 Havoc which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-28 Havoc?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 126 units of the Mi-28 Havoc.