Robinson R66 vs Eurocopter H120
The Eurocopter H120 Colibri and Robinson R66 are light single-turbine helicopters — the H120 is the refined, quiet Fenestron-tail Airbus light single; the R66 is the value-leading five-seat Robinson turbine with the largest light-turbine fleet.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 80
- Median asking
- $880,000
- Range
- $580,650–$1,565,200
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 13
- Source marketplaces
- 12
- Model years available
- 2011–2028
- For sale now
- 26
- Median asking
- $801,512
- Range
- $577,500–$949,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 10
- Source marketplaces
- 10
- Model years available
- 1999–2010
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Robinson R66 | Eurocopter H120 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 40 | — |
| Serious | 4 | — |
| Fatal | 23 | — |
| Fatalities | 44 | — |
| % Fatal | 58% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Robinson R66 | Eurocopter H120 |
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| Price Range | $580,650 – $1,565,200 | $577,500 – $949,000 |
| Category | Single Turbine Helicopter | Single Turbine Helicopter |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Horsepower | 270 HP | — |
| Cruise Speed | 110 kts (204 km/h) | 122 kts (226 km/h) |
| Range | 350 nm (648 km) | 393 nm (728 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 14,000 ft (4,267 m) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,700 lbs (1,225 kg) | 3,781 lbs (1,715 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,100 lbs (499 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 74.0 gal (280 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 23.0 GPH (87 L/h) | — |
| TBO | 2,200 hrs | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $200,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $35,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $300 | — |
| Engines | 1 x Turbine | — |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateRobinson R66
Eurocopter H120
Which Should You Buy: Robinson R66 or Eurocopter H120?
Bottom line: Choose the R66 for the lowest turbine-helicopter acquisition and operating cost and the deepest support network. Choose the H120 for a quieter, more refined cabin and the enclosed Fenestron tail — at higher cost and with a smaller fleet.
Pick the R66 if…
- More inventory — 81 listings vs 25.
Pick the H120 if…
- Budget matters — from $577,500 vs $580,650, you save ~$3,150.
- Faster cruise — 122 kts vs 110 kts.
- Longer range — 393 nm vs 350 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.