H160 technical information
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
Private and business aviation
The ACH160 can be configured for one to two pilots and up to 10 passengers in applications that meet the high standards of private and business aviation.
Configurations
Offshore transportation
12-passenger seating is made up of three rows of four seats. Cabin flexibility provides the possibility to install a stretcher in place of the centre row.
Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS)
Depending on the EMS kit, the cabin can be arranged with one or two stretchers, in longitudinal or transversal positions.
Public services
To meet customer needs, the H160 facilitates cabin layouts and the integration of equipment for maritime, search & rescue, and aerial law enforcement missions.
Documents
Brochures
Brochure H160
Missions
Mission-HEMS Brochure
Mission Firefighting Brochure
Mission Search and Rescue Brochure
Brochure Mission Police
Infographics
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- Brochures
- Missions
- Infographics
Brochure H160
Mission-HEMS Brochure
Mission Firefighting Brochure
Mission Search and Rescue Brochure
Brochure Mission Police
20241030_H160M_multimission_infographic
20211028_H160_S_and_S_infographic_OK2
20190215_20190205_Scene_H160_new_city
h160-ems-infographic-2018
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