The Eurocopter EC120 is a light helicopter designed and manufactured by Eurocopter. Its production began in 1998 and, while the EC120 is no longer in production, many of them are still in service. Approximately 700 were built. In 2017, the last year of production, the aircraft had a base price of 1.4 million dollars. The EC120 has a variety of civil and military operators. Its primary military users include the Chinese, French, Malaysian, Singapore, and Spanish Air Forces. Comparable aircraft include the Bell 206, Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil, MD Helicopters MD 500, the PZL SW-4, and the Robinson R66.
Model No :
Eurocopter Ec120
Manufacturer :
Eurocopter
Country :
France
Manufactured :
1998 to: Present
ICAO :
NA
Avionics :
Sagem avionics
Engine :
1 × Turbomeca Arrius 2F turboshaft
Power :
504 horse[Power]
Max Cruise Speed :
120 knots - 222 Km/h
Approach Speed :
NA
Travel Range :
383 Nautical Miles - 709 Kilometers
Fuel Economy :
4.02 nautical mile / gallon - 1.967 kilometres / litre
Service Ceiling :
17,000 feet
Rate of Climb :
1150 feet/minute - 5.84metre/second
Take Off Distance :
NA
Landing Distance :
NA
Max Tak eOff Weight :
1,715 Kg - 3,781 lbs
Max Payload :
724 Kg - 1,596 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity :
110 gallon - 416 litre
Baggage Volume :
1 m3 / 35 ft3
Seats Economy/General Class :
4 seats
Seats Business Class :
0
Seats First Class :
0
Cabin Height :
1.25 metre - 4.10 feet
Cabin Width :
1.35 metre - 4.43 feet
Cabin Length :
2.3 metre - 7.55 feet
Exterior Length :
9.6 metre - 31.50 feet
Tail Height :
NA
Fuselage Diameter :
NA
Wing Span Rotor Diameter :
10 metre - 32.81 feet
The EC120 is powered by a Turbomeca Arrius 2F 1A4 turboshaft engine that provides 504 horsepower. This allows the aircraft to travel at a top speed of 120 knots for a maximum range of 383 nautical miles. The EC120’s rate of climb is 1,150 feet per minute and its service ceiling is 17,000 feet. It has a fuel tank capacity of 110 gallons and its fuel economy is 4.02 nautical miles per gallon. The EC120 utilizes the Sagem avionics system. It is crewed by one pilot and can accommodate up to four passengers. Two variants of the EC 120 exist: the EC120B Colibri and the HC120.
Eurocopter (now known as Airbus Helicopters), the manufacturer of the EC120, is the helicopter manufacturing division of Airbus. The company is a leading producer of
civil helicopters and the most prolific manufacturer in the industry in terms of revenue and turbine helicopter deliveries. Airbus Helicopters provides helicopter spare parts, tools, and ground support equipment to civil, commercial, and military aircraft. The company’s main production facility and headquarters are at Marseille Provence Airport in Marignane, France, and a second main production facility is in Donauworth, Germany. Additional production plants are in Brazil, Australia, Spain, Romania, and the United States.
