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H120 / EC120 Colibri vs Z-19

H120 / EC120 Colibri vs Z-19 at a glance — top speed 278 vs 280 km/h, range 727 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 1,700 vs 4,250 kg, built 700 vs 186 units.

Harbin Z-19 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-19
Specifications
H120 / EC120 Colibri Z-19
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Harbin
First flight 9 June 1995 1 January 2011
Year introduced 1998 2012
Number produced 700 units 186 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 111.8 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.9 m
Height 3.4 m 4.0 m
Length 11.5 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 727 km 700 km
Service ceiling 17,600 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 2,350 kg
Total thrust 1 x 376 kW 2 x 700 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Z-19?
The Z-19 is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 278 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Z-19?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the Z-19's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Z-19?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the Z-19's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Z-19?
The Z-19 is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Z-19?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri entered service first in 1998, 14 years before the Z-19 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Z-19?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 186 units of the Z-19.