Experience the Airbus Helicopters H120 (formerly Eurocopter EC120 Colibri) – the versatile, single-engine turbine helicopter that changed the light utility flying game. A thing of the past are the bulky older models; this rotorcraft offers a touch of the blade in streetless urban or rugged coastal mapping and more. It can fly at a rather efficient 200 km/h and that catchy range of 770 km allows flights to places like London to Edinburgh or San Francisco to Las Vegas without the need for refueling. Want a way to send four executives directly to a site or do aerial inspections with high precision? The H120 is the one that gets it all done with peace of mind.
Upon entering the spacious cabin that can accommodate four passengers and one pilot, you will be met with the evident space in a four-person seating arrangement. At once ergonomic design comes to the fore: the cabin is fully-fledged with huge vision glass installed, making the room high and airy though the space is small. Comfort is not a sideline; soundproofing and vibration control are especially engineered to create a cabin that is a luxurious conversational or work space during the journey. No need for screaming over rotor noise; just communicate normally.
The power comes from a single Turbomeca Arrius 2F turboshaft engine, which is known for being reliable and easy to repair. This engine model drives a three-blade main rotor system with the Fenestron shrouded tail rotor, which is also a well-known Airbus symbol. This design of the Fenestron is not only an aesthetic trait but also it decreases noise considerably compared to conventional tail rotors and increases safety on the ground which, sometimes, can be a critical issue when operating in the vicinity of people and objects. The uniformity of pilots'commendations concerning the straightforward controls and excellent visibility makes it sometimes even effortless to perform demanding maneuvers.
The EC120 model has been adopted by customers all over the world due to its adaptability and lower operational costs. It indeed does well in various roles: as an executive shuttle, police patrol, as an aerial photography platform, and also in pilot training. Its toughness and operational history are the reasons for this firm belief. Many decades after it was first launched, the H120 is still a reference in its category due to the perfect mix of European engineering, practical features, and the presence of genuine and readily available utility in aviation that no safety features or pilot pleasure can take it away from the helicopter that always does more than expected.
