H120 / EC120 Colibri vs MD-500
| French light utility helicopter, notable for widespread civil use and law enforcement operations since the late 20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 9 June 1995 |
| Year of introduction | 1998 |
| Number produced | 700 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| First flight | 28 January 1982 |
| Year of introduction | 1967 |
| Number produced | 4700 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Height | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Service ceiling | 17,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 950 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 376 kW ◉ |
| Height | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h |
| Service ceiling | 4,877 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,361 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 672 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 313 kW ◉ |