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The EC120 B, also known as the “Colibri” (Hummingbird), is a 1.7 ton, single-engine aircraft designed for mission flexibility. It features advanced technologies for simple, safe and cost-efficient operations as well as easy maintenance. It is the only fully FAR/JAR 27 certified helicopter in its class. The EC120 B’s state-of-the-art ergonomic cockpit, complete with a dual LCD-screen Vehicle and Engine Multifunction Display (VEMD), greatly decreases the pilot’s workload, and its Turbomeca Arrius 2F engine offers very low fuel consumption.

Characteristics

The EC120B’s outstanding characteristics are the cumulative result of 50 years experience in designing, manufacturing and supporting light single-engine helicopters.

660 EC120 Bs have been delivered worldwide (in 55 countries) and have completed nearly 1,000,000 flight hours.

CAPACITY
Passenger transportation	1 pilot + 4 passengers

WEIGHTS
Maximum take-off weight	1,715 kg / 3,781 lbs
Maximum operational weight in external load configuration	1,88 kg / 3,968 lbs
Empty weight, standard configuration	994 kg / 2,191 lbs
Useful load, standard configuration	721 kg / 1,543 lbs
Maximum cargo-swing load	700 kg / 1,5473 lbs
Standard fuel tank	321 kg / 707 lbs

ENGINE	1 TURBOMECA ARRIUS 2F
Take-off power	376 kW / 504 shp

PERFORMANCE at MTOW, ISA, SL
Maximum speed (Vne)	278 km/h per hr / 150 kts
Rate of climb	5,84 m per sec/1,150 ft per min
Service ceiling	5,182 m / 17,000 ft
Hover ceiling OGE at take-off power	2,316 m / 7,600 ft
Maximum range without reserve at recommanded cruise speed	710 km / 383 nm

OPERATION LIMITATIONS
Maximum operating altitude	6,096 m / 20,000 ft
Minimum temperature	- 40°C / - 40°F
Maximum temperature	ISA + 35°C (+ 95°F) limited to + 50°C (+ 122°F)