HC-120 Colibri
This light utility helicopter just entered the service with the Army Aviation in late 2005 for primary training. It is basically an EC-120 co-developed by China, France and Singapore in the mid-90s and manufactured by HAIC. Some specifications: max TO weight 1,715kg, max cruise speed 237km/hr, range 771km, hover ceiling 5,151m. It is powered by one Turbomeca Arrius 2F turboshaft engine rated at 335kW. The helicopter also uses composite materials extensively. Initial batch of 8
HC-120s were delivered to Army Aviation Training School by the end of 2005 (S/N LH908xx). Currently around 34 are in service.
HC-120 has replaced the aging SA-316 fleet to train new pilots for the Army Aviation.
- Last Updated 8/13/09
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