Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: AIRBUS EC120B
- Type: Helicopter
- Seating Capacity: 4 passengers
- Engine: Turbomeca Arrius 2F
- Maximum Speed: 130 knots
- Range: 600 nautical miles
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 1,800 lbs
- Avionics: Garmin G500H
- Features: Quiet operation, excellent visibility, and low operating costs
- Ideal for training, utility, and air taxi services.
About this Model
Overview
The Airbus EC120B (also known as the H120) is a five-seat, single-engine light helicopter positioned for owner-operators and commercial users who prioritize straightforward day-VFR missions, training, sightseeing, and short-range passenger transport. It combines a relatively quiet cabin/rotor signature for its class with a design that emphasizes pilot visibility and manageable cockpit workload over long-range capability or high-payload utility work.
Mission Fit
The EC120B fits missions that are typically under a couple of hours per leg with modest baggage and passenger expectations. It is most effective when planned around light loads and local/regional routing, where its low vibration and visibility help passenger comfort and pilot task management. Buyers should plan conservatively for density altitude and payload if operating from short/uneven sites or in hot-and-high environments.
Cabin
The cabin is arranged around a forward cockpit with strong outward visibility and a compact aft passenger area suited to short trips. Seating is commonly configured for one pilot plus up to four passengers, though practical passenger count depends on fuel, baggage, and conditions. Noise and vibration characteristics are generally favorable for the light-single class, supporting tour and short-transport use.