The Airbus H160 Helicopter Is a Technological Tour de Force
Airbus unveiled the all-new Airbus H160 medium-sized
helicopter—previously known as the X4—at a recent industry event in
Orlando, Fla., proudly claiming
that it
ШУУД ҮЗЭХ represents a new
generation in
cutting-edge design and operating efficiency. The aircraft’s fully
composite airframe reduces weight without compromising strength,
requires less maintenance, and resists corrosion and wear. The
distinctive double-canted tail incorporates the biggest Fenestron
shrouded tail rotor ever made, which reduces noise and vibration while
enhancing stability and aerodynamic efficiency. Airbus says the H160
will use up to 20 percent less fuel than the current generation of
similar-sized helicopters.
Powered by two new fuel-efficient Turbomeca Arrano turboshaft engines,
the H160 can carry up to 12 passengers at a cruising speed of about 185
mph for distances beyond 500 miles. Other features include an all-new
biplane stabilizer that makes it easier for the pilot to maneuver during
low-speed flight and while hovering, and Blue Edge main rotor blades
that reduce exterior noise by 50 percent. The H160 is the first aircraft
to be branded as an Airbus Helicopter, as the company leaves behind the
Eurocopter brand to better reflect its global scope. First flight is
expected later this year, with deliveries to start in 2018; the company
has not yet announced a price.
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