Airbus H160 helicopter

[chopper2004]

PHI contract

Shell selects the H160 for operation by Petroleum Helicopters Inc to be flown out of Houma in Louisiana.

https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/pres...of-Mexico.html

[Phoinix]

Must be a really amazing helicopter... so amazing in fact, that we still don’t know the actual performance:
Me: “what’s the HOGE @ISA, MTOM?”
AH: “yes”

[Mee3]

TCDS is out both your answer are almost there. The FLM is available to many of the potential customer on NDA basis. But delivery rate is not very optimistic following the tradition since EC175.

[chopper2004]

All Nippon Helicopter

Also month ago the first one for All Nippon Helicopter flew

https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/pres...st-flight.html

[Phoinix]

Originally Posted by Mee3

TCDS is out both your answer are almost there. The FLM is available to many of the potential customer on NDA basis. But delivery rate is not very optimistic following the tradition since EC175.

TCDS... you working for AH? It answers my question in the same way... “hover... yes” “performance...yes”. If they didn’t put the FLM out to the public, it must be out of the charts. Probably below the chart me thinks.

[212man]

Originally Posted by Phoinix

TCDS... you working for AH? It answers my question in the same way... “hover... yes” “performance...yes”. If they didn’t put the FLM out to the public, it must be out of the charts. Probably below the chart me thinks.

Since when have any RFMs/FLMs been available to the general public? Hence there have been threads here with people asking for copies.

[Phoinix]

No need for FLM’s. At least give out the 3-4 critical performance charts like HOGE, HIGE, Cruise and fuel flow. They did that on the H145 no problem. A “secret” in the charts usually means cr*p.

[chopper2004]

Japan certification

The H160 receives certification from Japan Civil Aviation Bureau

https://www.airbushelicopters.asia/w...m9lulpyPeVDnRw

[chopper2004]

First H160 delivered to ANH

First ever H160 delivered to All Nippon Helicopter

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/p...-h160-in-japan

[Doors Off]

Nice looking aircraft with exceptional avionics. Here is hoping the transmission doesn’t need maintenance inspections every 5 mins. I hope it succeeds.

[FloaterNorthWest]

Originally Posted by Doors Off

Nice looking aircraft with exceptional avionics. Here is hoping the transmission doesn’t need maintenance inspections every 5 mins. I hope it succeeds.

First component in main gearbox needing overhaul is at 2200hrs.

[chopper2004]

France orders H160M Guepard

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/p...pter-programme



'The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the development and procurement of the H160M in the frame of the Light Joint Helicopter programme (HIL). The contract includes the development of several prototypes and the delivery of a first batch of 30 aircraft (21 for the army, 8 for the navy and one for the air force).

cheers

[EESDL]

Originally Posted by FloaterNorthWest

First component in main gearbox needing overhaul is at 2200hrs.

that’s the theory atleast - this is AH

[havick]

Originally Posted by EESDL

that’s the theory atleast - this is AH

Then just wait until 5 years later and you get a bulletin they no longer produce a certain part or avionics and good luck.

[noooby]

Originally Posted by EESDL

that’s the theory atleast - this is AH

They should just get Leonardo to make their gearboxes for them. They wouldn't be so tall (look how high that thing is!) and they'd come out of the blocks with a 5000 hr life and PROVEN 30 minute run dry.

[Agile]

Originally Posted by noooby

They should just get Leonardo to make their gearboxes for them. They wouldn't be so tall (look how high that thing is!) and they'd come out of the blocks with a 5000 hr life and PROVEN 30 minute run dry.

is the height of the H160 an issue of any sort?, if you can afford it, you can afford a 6 meter Tall hangar
they just priviledged the height in the cabin, and thus the mechanical assembly above get raised up.

I think the people in this video won't disagree with the benefit of a taller cabin

You Tube

[Doors Off]

Originally Posted by Agile

is the height of the H160 an issue of any sort?, if you can afford it, you can afford a 6 meter Tall hangar
they just priviledged the height in the cabin, and thus the mechanical assembly above get raised up.

I think the people in this video won't disagree with the benefit of a taller cabin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx9SvVFvWJM

That was a great laugh on the first one and only got funnier. Thank you

[FloaterNorthWest]

Originally Posted by noooby

They should just get Leonardo to make their gearboxes for them. They wouldn't be so tall (look how high that thing is!) and they'd come out of the blocks with a 5000 hr life and PROVEN 30 minute run dry.

The gearbox isn’t that tall. The rotor mast was extended to improve the aerodynamics and ride quality.

[chopper2004]

Gendarmerie x 10

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/p...ement-customer

The French Ministry of Interior orders ten H160 for the Gendarmerie. These will be equipped with a Safran Euroflir 410 electro-optical system, winching, and fast roping capabilities amongst others.

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These will be equipped with a Safran Euroflir 410 electro-optical system, winching, and fast roping capabilities amongst others.

That little lot will make it heavy, especially with a minimum of a 4-man (more likely 6) assault team, fast roping booms, dispatcher etc etc.

Anyone know the max speed with the cabin doors open?