H175
The all-weather helicopter
The multirole super medium
In service since 2015, Airbus’ H175 belongs to the super-medium class of helicopters – combining long range with smooth flight qualities. It takes customers to the next level in terms of comfort, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Proven in the harshest conditions
Contributing to the H175’s competitive edge is its capacity to perform long-range missions at a fast cruise speed of 155 kts while maintaining a large payload. With a standard fuel tank capacity of over 2 tonnes, the H175 offers flexibility to operators for range and endurance. The H175 also excels in hot climates with an extensive power reserve and heli-deck performance (PC1) at maximum takeoff weight in ISA+20°C conditions.
Powered by two PT6C 67E versions of Pratt & Whitney Canada’s highly reliable turboshaft PT6 engines, the H175 benefits from excellent performance – even in one engine inoperative (OEI) scenarios – and large power reserves, which support efficiency and safety during takeoff and landing, rig approach, hovering and hoisting.
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Saving lives at the centre of a typhoon
The Hong Kong Government Flying Service (GFS) utilised its H175 helicopters for the challenging search and rescue operation of the "Fujing 001" occupants during Typhoon Siampa.
The pilot’s first choice
The H175 is equipped with the state-of-the-art Helionix® avionics suite, contributing to greater operational efficiency across a wide range of environments. Its intuitive human interface increases situational awareness and enhances flight envelope protection, and robust system redundancy.
Key features include:
- Automatic Recovery
- Enhanced Approach Capabilities
- Automatic Management in Case of Engine Failure
- Vortex ring state and recovery
The Airbus-designed Helionix avionics system is also incorporated on a number of other Airbus helicopters.
Designed with safety in mind
The helicopter complies with – or exceeds – the latest CS29 airworthiness standards, with the oil and gas version incorporating all of the safety and mission recommendations of the IOGP (International Association of Energy Producers).
To achieve these standards, the helicopter has fully redundant systems; crashworthiness protection; energy- absorbing landing gear, seats, structure and fuel tanks; and emergency floatation devices, which can be inflated in flight manually or automatically at ditching.
The emergency floatation system is certified at Sea State 6 conditions, with the high water-line reducing the risk of capsizing.
Among a number of safety features, the H175 includes:
- 4-axis autopilot; Unrivalled pilot assistance with the Helionix® avionics suite, with features such as vortex ring prevention, recovery in case of loss of external reference, etc.
- Health and usage monitoring system (HUMS);
- Helicopter terrain awareness and warning system (HTAWS), including offshore modes
- Traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS II);
- Extral large push out windows, including helicopter emergency egressighting (HEEL)
Fast, smooth and comfortable
The Airbus H175 combines high speed (above 155 kts) with smooth flight qualities, excellent payload and cabin comfort.
The H175’s extended, air-conditioned cabin provides the most volume and window surface per passenger in its class. A maximum of four passengers can be seated per row. Vibration and sound levels are low, even at high cruise speeds, contributing to a smooth flight.
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