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H120 / EC120 Colibri vs SA 315B Lama

H120 / EC120 Colibri vs SA 315B Lama at a glance — top speed 278 vs 192 km/h, range 727 vs 515 km, max takeoff weight 1,700 vs 2,300 kg, built 700 vs 400 units.

Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri military helicopters side profile drawing
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Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA 315B LamaFull specs
Specifications
H120 / EC120 Colibri SA 315B Lama
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Aérospatiale
First flight 9 June 1995 17 March 1969
Year introduced 1998 1971
Number produced 700 units 400 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 95.4 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.0 m
Height 3.4 m 3.1 m
Length 11.5 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 192 km/h
Operational range 727 km 515 km
Service ceiling 17,600 m 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 2,300 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 1,021 kg
Total thrust 1 x 376 kW 1 x 649 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or SA 315B Lama?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the SA 315B Lama's 192 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or SA 315B Lama?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the SA 315B Lama's 515 km.
Which can fly higher, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or SA 315B Lama?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the SA 315B Lama's 5,400 meters (17,716 ft).
Which is heavier, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,300 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or SA 315B Lama?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the SA 315B Lama's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama entered service first in 1971, 27 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or SA 315B Lama?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 400 units of the SA 315B Lama.