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H120 / EC120 Colibri vs Z-10

H120 / EC120 Colibri vs Z-10 at a glance — top speed 278 vs 300 km/h, range 727 vs 1,120 km, max takeoff weight 1,700 vs 7,000 kg, built 700 vs 109 units.

Changhe Z-10 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-10
Specifications
H120 / EC120 Colibri Z-10
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Changhe
First flight 9 June 1995 29 April 2003
Year introduced 1998 2012
Number produced 700 units 109 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 10.0 m 13.0 m
Height 3.4 m 3.9 m
Length 11.5 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 727 km 1,120 km
Service ceiling 17,600 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 7,000 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 5,540 kg
Total thrust 1 x 376 kW 2 x 1,000 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Z-10?
The Z-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 278 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a longer range at 1,120 km compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 727 km.
Which can fly higher, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Z-10?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the Z-10's 6,400 meters (20,997 ft).
Which is heavier, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Z-10?
The Z-10 is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Z-10?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 14 years before the Z-10 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Z-10?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 109 units of the Z-10.