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H120 / EC120 Colibri vs TH-55 Osage

H120 / EC120 Colibri vs TH-55 Osage at a glance — top speed 278 vs 140 km/h, range 727 vs 480 km, max takeoff weight 1,700 vs 703 kg, built 700 vs 2,800 units.

Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H120 / EC120 Colibri
Hughes TH-55 Osage military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 TH-55 Osage
Specifications
H120 / EC120 Colibri TH-55 Osage
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Hughes
First flight 9 June 1995 2 October 1956
Year introduced 1998 1961
Number produced 700 units 2800 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 10.0 m 7.7 m
Height 3.4 m 2.5 m
Length 11.5 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 140 km/h
Operational range 727 km 480 km
Service ceiling 17,600 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 703 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 435 kg
Total thrust 1 x 376 kW 1 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or TH-55 Osage?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the TH-55 Osage's 140 km/h, a difference of 138 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or TH-55 Osage?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the TH-55 Osage's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or TH-55 Osage?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the TH-55 Osage's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or TH-55 Osage?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the TH-55 Osage's 703 kg.
Which is larger, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or TH-55 Osage?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the TH-55 Osage's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage entered service first in 1961, 37 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or TH-55 Osage?
The TH-55 Osage has been produced in greater numbers with 2,800 units compared to 700 units of the H120 / EC120 Colibri.