Eurocopter EC120
Derived from AS350Z
1995 · Single-engine light turbine helicopter
The EC120 Colibri ( Hummingbird ) is a 5-seat, single-engine light helicopter originally proposed by Aerospatiale as a replacement of the Gazelle. Development was carried out by (recently formed) Eurocopter (61%), China's CATIC/Harbin (24%) where is known as HC-120 and Singapore industries STAero (15%).
The prototype first flew on June 9, 1995. Production deliveries known as EC120B began in 1998 with launch customer Uni-Fly A/S and more than 600 were already built by 2009. From 2014 produced as Airbus H120
The prototype first flew on June 9, 1995. Production deliveries known as EC120B began in 1998 with launch customer Uni-Fly A/S and more than 600 were already built by 2009. From 2014 produced as Airbus H120
Specifications
| Engine | 1 x Safran Arrius 2F 450 shp |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2 + 4 |
| Length (m) | 9.6 |
| Height (m) | 3.4 |
| Blades | 3 |
| Rotor diam. (m) | 10 |
| Disc area (m2) | 78.5 |
| Weight (kgs) | Empty: 990 Max: 1700 |
| Speed (km/h) | Cruise: 220 Max: 280 |
| Range (km) | 700 |
| Ceiling (m) | 5000 |
| Rate/Climb (m/min) | 350 |
