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H120 / EC120 Colibri vs Mi-34 Hermit

H120 / EC120 Colibri vs Mi-34 Hermit at a glance — top speed 278 vs 210 km/h, range 727 vs 450 km, max takeoff weight 1,700 vs 1,450 kg, built 700 vs 27 units.

Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
H120 / EC120 Colibri Mi-34 Hermit
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Mil
First flight 9 June 1995 17 November 1986
Year introduced 1998 1993
Number produced 700 units 27 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.0 m
Height 3.4 m 2.8 m
Length 11.5 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 210 km/h
Operational range 727 km 450 km
Service ceiling 17,600 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 1,450 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 376 kW 1 x 239 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-34 Hermit?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 210 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-34 Hermit?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-34 Hermit?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-34 Hermit?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 1,450 kg.
Which is larger, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-34 Hermit?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-34 Hermit?
The Mi-34 Hermit entered service first in 1993, 5 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-34 Hermit?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 27 units of the Mi-34 Hermit.