Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter) EC120B Colibri

11 Jan 2026 · © TonyLTX

This helicopter is registered in Switzerland as indicated by HB- prefix. The EC120B was co-developed by France, China, and Singapore.

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Aviation History

The EC120B Colibri is a light, single-engine multipurpose helicopter. Widely used for police, training, utility, and private transport.

Fleet Rarity

More than 700 EC120s have been produced; not particularly rare but less common than major airline types.

Record Flights

No major record flights associated; occasionally used for unique heli-touring routes.

Safety & Events

Generally regarded as safe with a strong record; used in both civilian and light law enforcement service.

Future Outlook

Many still in service; production ended in 2017, being replaced by the H120 and other models.

Turbomeca Arrius 2F

Engine

n/a (main rotor diameter: 10.0 meters)

Wingspan

9.6 meters

Length

710 km

Range

223 km/h

Speed

1 pilot + 4 passengers

Capacity

1,715 kg

MTOW

3.4 meters

Height

n/a (heli engine, 376 kW / 504 shp)

Thrust

External: 65.7 dB (ICAO Chapter 8 compliant for helicopters)

Noise