505 Jet Ranger X vs H120 / EC120 Colibri
Canadian light helicopter, introduced in 2017, renowned for use in training, utility, and corporate transportation. | |
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Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Helicopters |
Manufacturer | Bell |
First flight | 11 November 2014 |
Year introduced | 2017 |
Number produced | 360 units |
Average unit price | $1.2 million |
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 | $-- million |
Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
Operational range | 566 km |
Service ceiling | 5,670 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 2,030 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 1,669 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 1 x 377 kW ◉ |
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Height | 3.4 m ◉ |
Length | 11.5 m ◉ |
Operational range | -- km |
Service ceiling | 17,600 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 1,700 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 950 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 1 x 376 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of 505 Jet Ranger X by Antoine Alacusos.