H160 | |
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H160-B civil variant | |
Role | Medium utility helicopter |
National origin | Multinational |
Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
First flight | 13 June 2015 |
Introduction | 2021 |
Status | In production |
Produced | 2015-present |
The Airbus Helicopters H160 (formerly X4) is a medium utility helicopter developed by Airbus Helicopters. Formally launched at Heli-Expo in Orlando, Florida on 3 March 2015, it is intended to replace the AS365 and EC155 models in the firm's lineup. In June 2015, the first test flight took place. It received its EASA type certification in July 2020, and first deliveries were in December 2021.[1]