H120 / EC120 Colibri vs TH-55 Osage
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 |
American training helicopter, prominent during the Vietnam War, extensively utilized for instructional duties by the US Army. | |
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Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Helicopters |
Manufacturer | Hughes |
First flight | 2 October 1956 |
Year introduced | 1961 |
Number produced | 2800 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
Wingspan | -- m |
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 ◉ |
Wingspan | 7.7 m |
Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 140 km/h |
Service ceiling | 4,000 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 703 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 435 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 1 x 130 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of TH-55 Osage by Alf van Beem.