The Airbus Helicopters H160 represents a revolutionary leap in medium-lift helicopter design, emerging from a 30-year development program to establish new standards for noise reduction and operational efficiency. First flown on June 13, 2015, it is a twin-turboshaft helicopter with all-composite construction capable of carrying 4-12 passengers depending on configuration. Featuring innovative Blue Edge five-blade rotors and measuring over 40 feet in rotor diameter, the H160 delivers 10-15 percent better fuel consumption than its predecessors. Manufactured by Airbus Helicopters, it serves both commercial and military markets worldwide.
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