H120 / EC120 Colibri vs TH-55 Osage
Overview
The H120 / EC120 Colibri and the TH-55 Osage are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Hughes respectively.
Top speed is 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri vs 140 km/h for the TH-55 Osage. The H120 / EC120 Colibri has an operational range of 727 km vs 480 km for the TH-55 Osage. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 4,000 m for the TH-55 Osage. At 1,700 kg MTOW, the H120 / EC120 Colibri is 2.4x the TH-55 Osage's 703 kg.
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in 700 units vs 2,800 for the TH-55 Osage. The TH-55 Osage first flew 39 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri (1956 vs 1995).
| French light utility helicopter, notable for widespread civil use and law enforcement operations since the late 20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 9 June 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | 700 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American training helicopter, prominent during the Vietnam War, extensively utilized for instructional duties by the US Army. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| First flight | 2 October 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 2800 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 278 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 727 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 950 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 376 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 140 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 480 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 703 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 435 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 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.