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H120 / EC120 Colibri vs T129 ATAK

H120 / EC120 Colibri vs T129 ATAK at a glance — top speed 278 vs 281 km/h, range 727 vs 537 km, max takeoff weight 1,700 vs 5,056 kg.

Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H120 / EC120 Colibri
TAI T129 ATAK military helicopters side profile drawing
🇹🇷 T129 ATAK
Specifications
H120 / EC120 Colibri T129 ATAK
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters TAI
First flight 9 June 1995 28 September 2009
Year introduced 1998 2014
Number produced 700 units N/A
Average unit price -- $50 million
Wing area -- m² 111.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.9 m
Height 3.4 m 3.4 m
Length 11.5 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 281 km/h
Operational range 727 km 537 km
Service ceiling 17,600 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 5,056 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 2,350 kg
Total thrust 1 x 376 kW 2 x 1,024 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK is faster with a maximum speed of 281 km/h compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 278 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or T129 ATAK?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the T129 ATAK's 537 km.
Which can fly higher, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or T129 ATAK?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the T129 ATAK's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,056 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or T129 ATAK?
The T129 ATAK is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or T129 ATAK?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 16 years before the T129 ATAK which entered service in 2014.