ACH160 - corporate reading of the H160: here is interesting not only the flight between the city and the suburban area, but also how the passenger spends time in the cabin.
In the H160 family, Airbus pays attention to the smoothness, review and performance of the crew. In the ACH version, this platform becomes the basis for an individual interior: the route can be short, but the landing, luggage and space for conversation still determine the impression.
The model has an expressive silhouette and large windows. When compared to the more compact ACH145, it is more important to check the actual layout of a particular side and site requirements than to focus on one beautiful range number.
02 / Manufacturer data
Specifications and uses
ACH160 brings the modern H160 platform to the world of individual salons. It makes sense to evaluate the space in motion: how passengers enter, communicate and use luggage in a specific layout.
Platform
Airbus H160
Engines
2 × Safran Arrano 1A
Passengers
Up to 10
Depends on the interior
Maximum cruise speed
155 knots
About 287 km/h
Range
460 nautical miles
About 852 km
Endurance
Up to 4 h 30 min
Avionics
Airbus Helionix
Interiors
Line, Lounge, Exclusive
The characteristics depend on the layout: the individual cabin affects the weight of the helicopter and the flight range.
Salon as part of the route
ACH160 has a separate interior choice logic: Line leaves more space for personal customization, Lounge is focused on business travel, Exclusive is betting on materials and a private atmosphere. These are options for finishing one platform, not three different flight types.
Large windows and the organization of the passenger area are especially noticeable on the short route. But with a full cabin, you should calculate the mass of people, luggage and fuel in advance, then check the convenience of the exit at both sites.
What is H160?
Two Arrano engines, the Helionix complex and a four-axis automatic control system unload the crew. These systems are important for the operator, but do not replace the approved procedures, pilot training and the requirements of a specific route.
Passport range is not a promise of a non-stop flight with ten passengers: fuel reserve, wind and the selected interior are included in the calculation anew.
What to check on an individual aircraft
01Interior layout and number of seats in the selected configuration