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

R-4

American helicopter from the 1940s, first to be produced in quantity, used primarily in World War II for rescue operations.
Picture of R-4
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—‰

R-4

Wingspan 11.6 m
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 10.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 121 km/h
Operational range 370 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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