The family is easy to recognize by the characteristic shape of the screw and the modern silhouette. Airbus describes the H160 as a platform for a variety of tasks, including corporate transportation and special missions; the ACH160 develops precisely the passenger side of this idea.
An important issue in comparison is not only the size, but also the maturity of the operation program in the right market: crew training, service, availability of spare parts and a specific set of options.
02 / Manufacturer data
Specifications and uses
The H160 is a modern, mid-range twin-engine platform. It is compared with neighbors not only in terms of range, but also in terms of the maturity of the service network and the selected mission.
Engines
2 × Safran Arrano 1A
Maximum takeoff weight
6 050 kg
Crew and passengers
2 + up to 12
Passenger layout
Cruising Speed
274 km/h
Range
864 km
Endurance
Up to 4 h 32 min
Avionics
Airbus Helionix
Class
Medium twin-engine
Airbus, 2022 civil line catalogue; figures refer to the H160 base passenger platform. Separate corporate terms are published for ACH160.
Platform for multiple worlds
The H160 is designed for passenger and special programs. The characteristic shape of the blades and the modern crew cabin immediately distinguish it visually, but the choice makes a specific task: how many people, where and with what equipment the car flies.
The ACH160 uses the H160 as the basis for a private saloon. In this case, the number of seats and the weight of the finish are different from the base table.
Machinery and operation
The Helionix complex combines information and control functions for pilots. Its capabilities are disclosed along with crew training and operator procedures, and not automatically when buying a model.
If the route is regular, you need to check the support in the region, the set of spare parts and the availability of training. These questions are especially important for a modern platform that cannot be served according to the logic of old machines.
