The H160 (formerly X4) is a medium utility helicopter being developed by Airbus Helicopters. Formally launched at Heli-Expo in Orlando, Florida on 3rd March 2015, it is intended to replace the AS365 and EC155 models in the Airbus lineup. In June 2015, the first test flight took place; the first customer deliveries were expected in 2018 but have slipped to 2019.
General Characteristics
Crew: 2
Capacity: 12
Length: 14 m (45 ft 11 in)
Width: 12 m (39 ft 4 in)
Height: 4 m (13 ft 1 in)
Empty weight: 4,240 kg (9,348 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 5,670[19] kg (12,500 lb) extended gross weight: 6,050 kg (13,340 lb)
Max payload: 1,760 kg incl. up to 500 kg additional fuel
Powerplant: 2 × Turbomeca Arrano turboshaft engines (1,100 shp)
Main rotor diameter: 12 m (39 ft 4 in)
Performance
Maximum speed: 325 km/h (202 mph; 175 kts)
Cruise speed: 287 km/h; 178 mph (155 kts)
Range: 852 km; 529 mi (460 nm)
Service ceiling: 5,900 m (19,357 ft)
Rate of climb: 8.9 m/s (1,750 ft/min)
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