Based on Airbus’ H160 helicopter, the H160M military version creates added value for operators in terms of performance, economic competitiveness, safety, and comfort.
Technical Description
Performance
Range at VBR, 5000 ft., ISA+20°C with 20 min. reserve
848 km
Dimensions
D-value
15.67 m
Rotor diameter
13.4 m
Characteristics
Crew
2 pilots + 5 equipped commandos
or
2 pilots + 2 stretchers + 5 soldiers
Armament*
Cabin mounted
7.62 mm Pintle machine gun
Pintle sniper rifle
Side mounted
ANL missile
12.7 mm axial machine gun
Maximum takeoff weight
6,050 kg
Performance
Range at VBR, 5000 ft., ISA+20°C with 20 min. reserve
458 NM
Dimensions
D-value
51.41 ft
Rotor diameter
43.96 ft
Characteristics
Crew
2 pilots + 5 equipped commandos
or
2 pilots + 2 stretchers + 5 soldiers
Armament*
Cabin mounted
7.62 mm Pintle machine gun
Pintle sniper rifle
Side mounted
ANL missile
12.7 mm axial machine gun
Maximum takeoff weight
13,339 lbs
Photos and videos
Airbus’ H160M demonstrator static display ambiance at the 2019 Paris Air Show
Derived from Airbus Helicopters’ civil H160 rotorcraft, the H160M (seen here at the 2019 Paris Air Show) incorporates cutting-edge technologies to deliver excellent performance and mission capabilities
Airbus’ H160M demonstrator cockpit at the 2019 Paris Air Show
Derived from Airbus Helicopters’ civil H160 rotorcraft, the H160M (seen here at the 2019 Paris Air Show) incorporates cutting-edge technologies to deliver excellent performance and mission capabilities
Airbus’ H160M demonstrator tail at the 2019 Paris Air Show
Derived from Airbus Helicopters’ civil H160 rotorcraft, the H160M (seen here at the 2019 Paris Air Show) incorporates cutting-edge technologies to deliver excellent performance and mission capabilities
Airbus’ H160M demonstrator at the 2019 Paris Air Show
Derived from Airbus Helicopters’ civil H160 rotorcraft, the H160M (seen here at the 2019 Paris Air Show) incorporates cutting-edge technologies to deliver excellent performance and mission capabilities
Airbus’ H160M demonstrator at the 2019 Paris Air Show
Derived from Airbus Helicopters’ civil H160 rotorcraft, the H160M (seen here at the 2019 Paris Air Show) incorporates cutting-edge technologies to deliver excellent performance and mission capabilities
The H160M for the French Armed Forces
The H160M for the French Armed Forces
The HIL programme, for which the Airbus Helicopters’ H160 was selected in 2017, was initially scheduled for launch in 2022 by the current military budget law. Launching the programme earlier will enable delivery of the first H160Ms to the French Armed Forces to be advanced to 2026.
Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) are pursuing a new set of studies to further the militarisation of the H160 and to define its associated support ecosystem in the frame of the Joint Light Helicopter program (Hélicoptère Interarmées Léger: HIL) .
The French Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, has announced that the launch of the Joint Light Helicopter (Hélicoptère Interarmées Léger; HIL) programme has been brought forward to 2021.
Airbus’ H160M HIL (light tri-service helicopter), displayed in scale model form at Euronaval 2018, will be introduced for navies in surveillance and interception missions while based in frigates
French Armed Forces - Customer Focus
Interview of Vincent Chenot at Paris Air Show 2019 - Day 3
The H160M was selected in the frame of the HIL (Hélicoptère Interarmées Léger) program that aims at replacing five type of hélicopters in service in the three branches of the French Armed Forces.
The French Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, has announced that the launch of the Joint Light Helicopter (Hélicoptère Interarmées Léger; HIL) programme has been brought forward to 2021.
