• Mission

Main description

Everything you need rolled into a handy little package.
The EC120 B, also known as the Colibri (Hummingbird), is a 1.6-ton, single-engine aircraft designed for multi-mission flexibility. It features the latest-generation technologies for simple, safe, cost-efficient operation and easy maintenance. It has a powerful Turbomeca Arrius 2F engine, renowned for low fuel consumption, and a state-of-the-art ergonomic cockpit with digital flat-screen Vehicle and Engine Multifunction Display (VEMD).

• Technologies

  Next generation technology, today

  The EC120 B integrates more advanced technologies than any other light single-engine helicopter in the world. These advances help make it easier to fly, safer and more cost-effective.
  While the technology is advanced, the EC120 B is designed for simplicity and user friendly operation.
  Because the designers had made a very simplified aircraft keeping in mind the cost reduction.
  The pilot can perform serviceability checks himself between scheduled inspections. The EC120 B is the first single-engine helicopter to meet the requirements of the new JAR 27 safety regulations (structurally energy attenuating fuel system, pilot and passenger seats). The aircraft also has dual controls, twist-grip throttle, rotor brake, VEMD which indicates the first limitation indicator for torque, engine RPM and temperature of the aircraft performance to use in normal operation and flight training.

• Rotors

  New generation of Fenestron®
  tail rotor
  
  

  • low noise level

  • high ground clearance

  • no servo controls (low costs)

  • Safety on ground and in flight
    High performance composite
    rotor blades

  • no corrosion

  • high resistance to damage

  • high life limit
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  Engine

  New generation of
  TURBOMECA Arrius 2F engine

  • powerful: 504 shp (376 kW)

  • simple: 2 modules

  • proven design

  • low fuel consumption

  • crashworthy fuel system