WRITING 3 ROCÍO PALACIOS GUERRERO

The Eurocopter EC120B “Colibri” is a single-engine helicopter manufactured by Eurocopter used for different purposes by many countries.

This helicopter is composed of 3 main parts. The rotor system consists of the rotor

blade, which helps elevate the aircraft, and the rotor mast that holds the

rotor blade. Secondly, we have the cockpit, cowling and skid. The “Colibri” has

a spacious cockpit, which holds place for up to 5 passengers including the

pilot. In the low part of the helicopter it is located the skid, a vital part that

allows it to land on a wide range of surfaces. Finally, there is the tail, formed by the tail boom and the tail rotor.

The EC120B is a very light helicopter. This feature combined with the other

characteristics described before, make it a very useful plane for transport and

observation missions. It is not provided with any type of armament, so it

cannot be used for combat missions. In Spain, this helicopter is also used for stunts and acrobatics by the “Patrulla Aspa” due to its aerodynamic design.

To conclude,the “Colibri” offers a wide range of a characteristics which make it a great helicopter for both civilian and military missions.