H120 / EC120 Colibri vs UH-60 Black Hawk
The H120 / EC120 Colibri and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The H120 / EC120 Colibri has an operational range of 727 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 5,791 m for the UH-60 Black Hawk. At 10,659 kg MTOW, the UH-60 Black Hawk is 6.3x the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg. The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in 700 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 21 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri (1974 vs 1995).
| French light utility helicopter, notable for widespread civil use and law enforcement operations since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 9 June 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | 700 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 29 November 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 5000 units |
| Average unit price | $21 million |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 278 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 727 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 950 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 376 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 590 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,208 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 278 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 19 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 700 units of the H120 / EC120 Colibri.