Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri

Summary

Category Helicopter
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
First flight9 June 1995
Year of introduction1998
Number produced700 units

Description

The Airbus Helicopters H120 is a military aircraft that has been developed for various missions and deployments. Designed and manufactured by Airbus Helicopters, this aircraft was developed with an emphasis on versatility and performance. Equipped with advanced technology and features, the H120 is capable of executing a wide range of missions, such as surveillance, search and rescue, and utility operations. Its deployment extends to various military operations globally, where it serves as a reliable and efficient asset. The H120 has proven to be a popular choice among military forces due to its flexibility and adaptability to different operational needs.

Technical specifications

Version: EC120 B
Height3.4 m (11.2 ft)
Length11.5 m (37.8 ft)
Service ceiling17600 m (57743 ft)
Empty weight950 kg (2094 lbs)
Max. takeoff weight1700 kg (3748 lbs)
Climb rate6.7 m/s (22.0 ft/s)
Powerplant1 × turbine Turbomeca Arrius 2F delivering 376 kW

Current operating countries

Country Units
China China 93 (+57)
Indonesia Indonesia 17
Spain Spain 14
Malaysia Malaysia 5
Singapore Singapore 5
Myanmar Myanmar 3
Gabon Gabon 2

Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.

All operators

ChinaSpainFranceGabonIndonesiaMyanmarMalaysiaSingapore