GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

H120 / EC120 Colibri vs SW-4 Puszczyk

H120 / EC120 Colibri vs SW-4 Puszczyk at a glance — top speed 278 vs 260 km/h, range 727 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 1,700 vs 1,800 kg, built 700 vs 40 units.

Specifications
H120 / EC120 Colibri SW-4 Puszczyk
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Helicopters Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters PZL-Świdnik
First flight 9 June 1995 29 October 1996
Year introduced 1998 2002
Number produced 700 units 40 units
Average unit price -- $700K
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.0 m
Height 3.4 m 3.1 m
Length 11.5 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 727 km 790 km
Service ceiling 17,600 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 1,800 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 1,050 kg
Total thrust 1 x 376 kW 1 x 336 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Explore further
Change comparison vs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 260 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a longer range at 790 km compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 727 km.
Which can fly higher, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,800 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 4 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.