Introduction

Combining long range with smooth flight qualities, Airbus' H175 helicopters is the standard-bearer for offshore energy missions, public services and VIP transport. 

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Energy segment

Designed with the support of oil companies and helicopter operators, the H175 offers cost competitiveness, performance and new standards of safety and comfort, and is an ideal workforce airlifter for offshore transportation.

The H175 can operate at its full payload in 90% of the world’s oil and gas destinations. It provides the best payload range-per-passenger/radius-of-action (RoA) in the medium-class helicopter category.

With 16 passengers aboard in an oil and gas configuration, it can fly out to distances of 170 NM radius of action (RoA), increasing to 220 NM RoA when 12 passengers are carried, with no auxiliary fuel tank required.

With this performance, the H175 offers best in-class cabin volume and competitiveness at the lowest MTOW while delivering payload and range without compromise.

The H175 also has a high power margin in one engine inoperative (OEI) conditions. The helicopter can conduct Performance Class 1 takeoffs and landings at MTOW (maximum takeoff weight) in ISA+20°C conditions from a 75 ft.-high platform. 

Passengers benefit from the high level of comfort in terms of space, light, low noise and vibration levels, making the H175 a benchmark new-generation helicopter for transport duties.

Public services

In public services operations, the H175 is a high performer, offering the greatest endurance (more than five hours), longest range, and highest cruise speed in its class, with a standard fuel tank capacity of more than two tonnes. 

Its highly-capable automatic flight control system – which evolved from the proven automatic flight control system (AFCS) on Airbus’ H225 – offers exceptional hovering precision and stability. 

With more than 30 certified cabin layouts with easy role change, the H175 can perform missions such as law enforcement, border patrol, search and rescue (SAR), emergency medical services (EMS), as well as firefighting, government and VIP transport and utility operations.

  • Search and rescue 
    The H175 can be configured with a SAR operator’s console, cabin-mounted medical equipment, an external winch, oversized bubble observer windows to assist the search process, and a search and weather radar, among other equipment. A side-mounted searchlight, along with up to six under-fuselage lights, provide area illumination, which are completed by main- and tail-rotor lighting for use when manoeuvring near obstacles.
  • Law enforcement
    For law enforcement missions, the H175 is ready for both day and night operations with night vision goggle (NVG) capability, searchlight, and forward-looking infrared imaging. Its large cabin is suited to a variety of missions, while large doors facilitate easy egress. Fast-roping and rappelling on both sides of the aircraft and a chin-mounted electro-optical system offer additional operational advantages.
  • Emergency medical services (EMS)
    Long-distance inter-hospital transfer flights are well within the H175’s EMS capabilities. A Class 1 high-speed double hoist aids in the critical pick-up of patients, while the spacious four-metre-long cabin with a full flat floor facilitates the use of stretchers. Flexible cabin arrangements include a cabin-cockpit separation curtain and a medical wall, while direct access to the large rear cargo compartment aids rescue operations. A Sea State 6- certified emergency floatation system and a drip tray give added protection during water rescues. The night vision-compatible cockpit allows for after-dark operations.
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Private and business aviation

The H175’s variant for private and business aviation – designated the ACH175 – is Airbus Corporate Helicopters’ most luxurious, spacious and exclusive offering, providing a jet-like experience and outstanding comfort in a business rotorcraft.

Designed in collaboration with major helicopter operators, the ACH175 is the definitive modern aircraft suited to the most demanding environments.

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