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Introduction

The H130 is derived from Airbus’ Ecureuil family of light helicopters, which is renowned for its performance, reliability, safety, and multi-mission capability.

Technical description

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Performance

Hover ceiling OGE @ MTOW, ISA 2,957 m 9,700 ft Hover ceiling IGE @ MTOW, ISA 3,429 m 11,250 ft Fast cruise speed @ MTOW 237 km/h 128 kts Max range @ fast cruise speed 606 km 327 NM Max endurance @ fast cruise speed 4 hr, 00 min 4 hr, 00 min Flight envelope (temperature) -40°C to ISA +35°C limited to 50°C -40°C to ISA +35°C limited to 50°C Max altitude flight 7,010 m 23,000 ft

Dimensions

D-value 12.64 m 41.47 ft Rotor diameter 10.69 m 35.07 ft Cabin intern. volume (excluding pilot's area) 3.70 m³ 130.70 cu ft

Characteristics

Crew + passengers 1 pilot + 7 pax or 2 pilots + 5 pax 1 pilot + 7 pax or 2 pilots + 5 pax Max takeoff weight (MTOW) 2,500 kg 4,512 lb Max takeoff weight with external load 3,050 kg 6,724 lb Useful load 1,037 kg 2,286 lb Standard fuel tank capacity 425 kg 143 US gal. Engine type Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2D Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2D Takeoff power 710 kW / 952 shp 710 kW / 952 shp

Configurations

Five or six seats

Passenger configuration

Seven seats

Passenger configuration

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  Total H130 family helicopters delivered: More than 900 Total number of accumulated flight hours: 3.5 million (end of 2024) Total number of operators: 467

Documents

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Airbus H130 brochure

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