GENERAL
Description | The Airbus Helicopters H120, formerly the Eurocopter EC120 B Colibri, is single engine lightweight helicopter intended for both commercial and military applications. It can carry up to four passengers in addition to the pilot. The fuel tanks and pilot/passenger seats are crashworthy for enhanced survivability in the event of a malfunction. The H120 Colibri helicopter also features very silent and comfortable design and a wide cabin which yields excellent visibility. The EC 120 B Colibri/H120 was developed with simplicity of design and low costs of maintenance in mind. It makes extensive use of composite materials, modern avionics and uses a new generation shrouded tail rotor. The power plant consists of a single Turbomeca Arrius 2F engine. The multi-purpose H120/EC120 Colibri helicopter suits training, observation and utility requirements for both commercial and military customers. |
Wake Turbulence Category | L |
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Manufacturer | Airbus Industries |
First Flight | 9th June 1995 |
Launch Organisation | 1998 |
Largest Operator | |
First Registered In India | |
Users In India | Pawan Hans |
Takeoff
Landing
RUNWAY REQUIRED AT MTOW/MLW
SPECIFICATIONS
Crew | 1 |
Passenger Capacity | 4 |
Length | 9.89 m |
Wingspan | |
Height | 2.91 m |
Wing Area | |
Max Ramp Weight | 1,451 Kgs |
Fuel Capacity | 280 L |
Engine | Allison 250-C20B |
Thrust | 420 SHP |
Fleet Detail
MSN | TAIL | MAKER | MODEL | ENGINE | CONF | FIRST FLT | LESSOR | REMARKS |
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VT-SDG | Airbus | H120 | Turbomeca Arrius | 4 | Active |