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

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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
- Stories Helicopters
Brilliant visibility ahead: the H160 programme’s soaring debut
The head of the H160 programme Benoit Klein talks about how the H160 is performing in the hands of customers and what is on the horizon. - Press releases Helicopters
Japan’s National Police Agency becomes new Airbus H160 operator
- Stories Helicopters
The H160M takes shape
- Press releases Helicopters
Memorial Hermann Life Flight first in the world to use Airbus H160 for Emergency…
- Press releases Helicopters
Airbus H160 enters into service in the U.S. with PHI Aviation