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Airbus Helicopters / EC130

# H130H130

The H130 is chosen where the flight itself is part of the experience: panoramic glazing and a spacious passenger cabin make it noticeable in the excursion segment.

[![Airbus Helicopters logo](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/aviation/helicopters/logos/airbus-helicopters.svg)About the manufacturer](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/vertolyoty/proizvoditeli/airbus-helicopters)

![Airbus H130 in medical service colours on a landing pad](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/aviation/helicopters/photos/h130.jpg)

01 / Model history

## View from the window

The model refers to the lightweight single-engine Airbus. Compared to the H125, the emphasis here is more likely to shift from utilitarian work to passenger comfort and review. These are different scenarios even within the same manufacturer.

When assessing a tourist or private program, look at what the passenger sees from each place, how the boarding is organized and how much luggage remains after the cabin is full. Beautiful windows do not replace the calculation of the route.

02 / Manufacturer data

## Specifications and uses

The H130 is designed for passenger impressions: the view and spaciousness of the cabin are noticeable already when landing. It is important to remember that this is a lightweight single-engine car with route-dependent limitations.

<dl>

<dt>Engine</dt>
<dd>1 × Safran Arriel 2D</dd>

<dt>Maximum takeoff weight</dt>
<dd>2 500 kg</dd>

<dt>Passengers</dt>
<dd>Up to 7</dd>
Plus the pilot

<dt>Cruising Speed</dt>
<dd>237 km/h</dd>

<dt>Range</dt>
<dd>606 km</dd>

<dt>Endurance</dt>
<dd>Up to 4 hours</dd>

<dt>Cabin volume</dt>
<dd>3,7 m3</dd>

<dt>Steering Screw</dt>
<dd>Fenestron</dd>

</dl>

Airbus, technical information H130. The manufacturer also publishes indicators for individual configurations; the calculation of the flight depends on the mass and weather conditions.

### Cabin for sightseeing flights

Wide glazing and a roomy cabin for its class explain the presence of the H130 in excursion aviation. When choosing seats, it is useful to check the view from each seat and how passengers pass to the exit.

ACH130 creates a different passenger experience on the same platform due to the trim and seats. In the base H130, the composition of the seats and the equipment are determined by the operator's task.

### What changes the route

Seven passenger seats do not mean that at each departure you can simultaneously take seven people, full luggage and a maximum of fuel. The weight limit is calculated for a specific machine and site.

Especially on routes over water or the city, rules for a single-engine helicopter, spare areas and equipment requirements are checked in advance.

### What to check on an individual aircraft

1. 01Overview of each series
2. 02Boarding and exit of passengers
3. 03Useful load on the planned route

03 / Model information

## In the catalogue

<dl>

<dt>Manufacturer</dt>
<dd><a href="https://onlyplanes.ru/en/vertolyoty/proizvoditeli/airbus-helicopters">Airbus Helicopters</a></dd>

<dt>Family</dt>
<dd>EC130</dd>

<dt>Class</dt>
<dd>Light single-engine helicopter</dd>

<dt>Data status</dt>
<dd>Model specifications</dd></dl>

04 / Explore further

## Related models

[![Airbus H125 on a helipad](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/aviation/helicopters/photos/h125.jpg)Airbus Helicopters**H125**Family AS350](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/vertolyoty/airbus-helicopters-h125) [![Airbus H135 at a NASA facility](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/aviation/helicopters/photos/h135.jpg)Airbus Helicopters**H135**Family EC135](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/vertolyoty/airbus-helicopters-h135) [![Parked Airbus H145](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/aviation/helicopters/photos/h145.jpg)Airbus Helicopters**H145**Family BK117](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/vertolyoty/airbus-helicopters-h145) [![Airbus H160 flying over water](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/aviation/helicopters/photos/h160-official.jpg)Airbus Helicopters**H160**Family H160](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/vertolyoty/airbus-helicopters-h160)

Capacity and range depend on configuration, payload and flight conditions. A helicopter’s price depends on its equipment and technical condition.

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