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H120 / EC120 Colibri vs R-4

Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H120 / EC120 Colibri
Sikorsky R-4 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 R-4
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Specifications
H120 / EC120 Colibri R-4
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Sikorsky
First flight 9 June 1995 13 January 1942
Year introduced 1998 1944
Number produced 700 units 131 units
Average unit price -- $10K
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.6 m
Height 3.4 m 3.8 m
Length 11.5 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 121 km/h
Operational range 727 km 210 km
Service ceiling 17,600 m 2,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 1,150 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 376 kW --
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Overview

The H120 / EC120 Colibri and the R-4 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Sikorsky respectively.

The H120 / EC120 Colibri reaches 278 km/h — 2.3:1 the R-4's 121 km/h. The H120 / EC120 Colibri has an operational range of 727 km vs 210 km for the R-4. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 2,400 m for the R-4.

The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in 700 units vs 131 for the R-4. The R-4 first flew 53 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri (1942 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or R-4?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the R-4's 121 km/h, a difference of 157 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or R-4?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the R-4's 210 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.