Airbus Helicopters H160M Guépard
Summary
| Category | Helicopter |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| First flight | 13 March 2015 |
| Year of introduction | 2021 |
| Number produced | 1 units |
Description
The Airbus Helicopters H160M is a military rotorcraft developed by Airbus Helicopters for various missions and deployments. Designed as a highly versatile and modular platform, the H160M offers enhanced performance, adaptability, and safety features. The aircraft features advanced technological solutions and innovations, such as a fly-by-wire flight control system and a compact size, enabling it to operate in diverse environments and perform a wide range of missions. The H160M is specifically designed for military operations, including troop transport, search and rescue, medical evacuation, special operations, and maritime surveillance. It is currently undergoing development and integration of military-specific systems to meet the requirements of various armed forces worldwide.
Technical specifications
| Version: H160 | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h (202 mph) |
| Height | 4 m (13.1 ft) |
| Length | 12 m (39.4 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 5900 m (19357 ft) |
| Empty weight | 4240 kg (9348 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5670 kg (12500 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 8.9 m/s (29.2 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turbines Safran Arrano 1A delivering 956 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
France | 1 (+174) | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.