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H120 / EC120 Colibri vs NH90 / Caiman

H120 / EC120 Colibri vs NH90 / Caiman at a glance — top speed 278 vs 300 km/h, range 727 vs 880 km, max takeoff weight 1,700 vs 10,600 kg, built 700 vs 471 units.

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Specifications
H120 / EC120 Colibri NH90 / Caiman
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters NHIndustries
First flight 9 June 1995 18 December 1995
Year introduced 1998 2006
Number produced 700 units 471 units
Average unit price -- $42 million
Wingspan 10.0 m 16.3 m
Height 3.4 m 5.3 m
Length 11.5 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 727 km 880 km
Service ceiling 17,600 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 10,600 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 1 x 376 kW 2 x 1,693 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 278 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 727 km.
Which can fly higher, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or NH90 / Caiman?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or NH90 / Caiman?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 8 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or NH90 / Caiman?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 471 units of the NH90 / Caiman.