Photo: Eric Raz H160
Gilles Armstrong is the head of the H160 Program and recently cited 12 orders in 2022 for the new helicopter positioned between the H145 and H175. He said Airbus market segments are energy, private and business aviation, HAA, search and rescue, and law enforcement. The customers operate aircraft in Japan, Brazil, Europe, and in France specifically for the French Navy. He said 2022 was a pivotal year for deliveries and entry into service. Airbus’ first delivery was in September 2022 as a search and rescue helicopter for France’s navy.
The current development for the H160 is the first H160 law enforcement configuration for the Gendarmerie (French police). Armstrong shared that the helicopter offers a complete mission system with a public service configuration, emission system sensors, and communications equipment. Airbus also offers squad deployments and a forward command center. He said it would enter service in 2024.
Airbus has a mission test bench, is testing communication systems, and is conducting ground and vibration testing on the new aircraft.
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