H120 / EC120 Colibri vs R-4
| French light utility helicopter, notable for widespread civil use and law enforcement operations since the late 20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 9 June 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | 700 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| American helicopter from the 1940s, first to be produced in quantity, used primarily in World War II for rescue operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 13 January 1942 |
| Year introduced | 1944 |
| Number produced | 131 units |
| Average unit price | $0.0 million |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 3.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 17,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 950 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 376 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 11.6 m |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 121 km/h |
| Operational range | 210 km |
| Service ceiling | 2,400 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,150 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 950 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or R-4?
The R-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 121 km/h compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 0 km/h, a difference of 121 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or R-4?
The R-4 has a longer range at 210 km compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or R-4?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the R-4's 2,400 meters (7,874 ft).
Which is heavier, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or R-4?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the R-4's 1,150 kg.
Which is larger, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or R-4?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the R-4's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or R-4?
The R-4 entered service first in 1944, 54 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or R-4?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 131 units of the R-4.