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H120 / EC120 Colibri vs UH-72 Lakota

Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H120 / EC120 Colibri
Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 UH-72 Lakota
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Specifications
H120 / EC120 Colibri UH-72 Lakota
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters
First flight 9 June 1995 1 January 2006
Year introduced 1998 2007
Number produced 700 units 463 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.0 m
Height 3.4 m 3.5 m
Length 11.5 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 268 km/h
Operational range 727 km 685 km
Service ceiling 17,600 m 4,018 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 1 x 376 kW 2 x 550 kW
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Overview

The H120 / EC120 Colibri and the UH-72 Lakota are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri vs 268 km/h for the UH-72 Lakota. The H120 / EC120 Colibri has an operational range of 727 km vs 685 km for the UH-72 Lakota. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 4,018 m for the UH-72 Lakota. At 3,585 kg MTOW, the UH-72 Lakota is 2.1x the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.

The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in 700 units vs 463 for the UH-72 Lakota. The H120 / EC120 Colibri first flew 11 years before the UH-72 Lakota (1995 vs 2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or UH-72 Lakota?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 268 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or UH-72 Lakota?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 685 km.
Which can fly higher, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or UH-72 Lakota?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 4,018 meters (13,182 ft).
Which is heavier, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,585 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or UH-72 Lakota?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 9 years before the UH-72 Lakota which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or UH-72 Lakota?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 463 units of the UH-72 Lakota.