Introduction
Designed with passenger safety and comfort in mind, Airbus’ multi-mission H160 is one of the world’s most technologically advanced helicopters.
Technical Description
Performance
Recommended cruise speed
255 km/h
138 kts
Max range with standard fuel tanks
890 km
480 NM
Max endurance with standard fuel tanks
4 h 30 min
4 h 30 min
Flight envelope (temperature)
-20°C to ISA +37°C limited to 50°C
-20°C to ISA +37°C limited to 50°C
Max flight altitude
6,096 m
20,000 ft
Hover ceiling IGE
2,835 m
9,300 ft
Dimensions
D-value
15.67 m
51.41 ft
Rotor diameter
13.4 m
43.96 ft
Internal cabin volume
up to 7.3 m3
up to 257.8 cu.ft
Characteristics
Crew + passengers
1 or 2 pilots + up to 12 passengers
1 or 2 pilots + up to 12 passengers
Max takeoff weight (MTOW)
6,050 kg
13,338 Ib
Useful load
up to 2,000 kg
4,409 Ib
Engine
2 x Safran Helicopter Arrano 1A
2 x Safran Helicopter Arrano 1A
Standard fuel tank capacity
1,120 kg
2,469 Ib
Takeoff power
955 kW / 1,280 shp
955 kW / 1,280 shp
Documents
Brochures

Brochure H160
Brochure H160
Missions

Mission-HEMS Brochure
LIFE SAVING

Mission Firefighting Brochure
Firefighting

Mission Search and Rescue Brochure
Brochure Mission Search and Rescue

Brochure Mission Police
Brochure LAW ENFORCEMENT
Infographics

20241030_H160M_multimission_infographic
H160 Multimission Infographic

20211028_H160_S_and_S_infographic_OK2
H160 a step-change in support

20190215_20190205_Scene_H160_new_city
H160 a new perception infographic

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H160 HEMS
- Brochures
- Missions
- Infographics

Brochure H160
Brochure H160

Mission-HEMS Brochure
LIFE SAVING

Mission Firefighting Brochure
Firefighting

Mission Search and Rescue Brochure
Brochure Mission Search and Rescue

Brochure Mission Police
Brochure LAW ENFORCEMENT

20241030_H160M_multimission_infographic
H160 Multimission Infographic

20211028_H160_S_and_S_infographic_OK2
H160 a step-change in support

20190215_20190205_Scene_H160_new_city
H160 a new perception infographic

h160-ems-infographic-2018
H160 HEMS
The latest on the H160
In the spotlight
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Press releases Helicopters
New Airbus H160/H175 simulators for Brazil
Airbus has committed to providing full flight H160/H175 simulators for training in Brazil in 2028. -
Press releases Helicopters
Airbus wraps up VERTICON 2025 with commitments for 118 helicopters
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Press releases Helicopters
Omni and Airbus to support entry into service of H160 for Petrobras
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Press releases Helicopters
New York State Police orders Airbus H160 and three H145 helicopters
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Press releases Helicopters
PHI Aviation begins offshore flights for Shell with Airbus H160