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H120 / EC120 Colibri vs S-92 Superhawk

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Specifications
H120 / EC120 Colibri S-92 Superhawk
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Sikorsky
First flight 9 June 1995 23 December 1998
Year introduced 1998 2004
Number produced 700 units 300 units
Average unit price -- $32 million
Wingspan 10.0 m 17.2 m
Height 3.4 m -- m
Length 11.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 727 km 850 km
Service ceiling 17,600 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg -- kg
Empty weight 950 kg 7,031 kg
Total thrust 1 x 376 kW --
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Overview

The H120 / EC120 Colibri and the S-92 Superhawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri vs 306 km/h for the S-92 Superhawk. The H120 / EC120 Colibri has an operational range of 727 km vs 850 km for the S-92 Superhawk. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 4,267 m for the S-92 Superhawk.

The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in 700 units vs 300 for the S-92 Superhawk. The H120 / EC120 Colibri first flew 3 years before the S-92 Superhawk (1995 vs 1998).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 278 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk has a longer range at 850 km compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 727 km.
Which can fly higher, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or S-92 Superhawk?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or S-92 Superhawk?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or S-92 Superhawk?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or S-92 Superhawk?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 6 years before the S-92 Superhawk which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or S-92 Superhawk?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 300 units of the S-92 Superhawk.