Overview
H130
‘Roomy, Silent and a Smooth Ride’
The H130 (EC130 T2) is an intermediate single-engine helicopter including all the latest technology and a roomy modular cabin that can accommodate 1 pilot plus up to 7 passengers.
This newcomer in the successful Ecureuil range is equipped with the brand new Safran Arriel 2D engine and more than 70% of the airframe has been modified. This substantially increases the versatility of the H130, making it better equipped to answer to the challenges of additional missions such as hot and high operations and aerial work. Thanks to its optimized maintenance cost and operational benefits, it is truly an economical solution combined with the highest level of safety.
It is the quietest helicopter on the market: its Fenestron® tail rotor and automatic variable rotor speed control result in a significantly reduced external sound level. All H130 systems are newly improved and very easy to maintain.
Thanks to its formidable visibility, quietness, comfort, performance and safety, this versatile helicopter is a key member of Airbus Helicopters’ Ecureuil family.
The H130 is particularly suitable for passenger transportation, as well as for EMS, law enforcement, and aerial work support.
More Payload, Lower DMC & DOC
Finest Man Machine Interface
Freight transport
The H130 offers many possibilities to operators thanks to their wide, unobstructed, flat-floor cabin that can contain an array of equipment to provide outstanding mission flexibility. The exceptional cabin size makes the H130 the perfect choice for private or cargo transportation.
VEMD®, the pilot can concentrate more on the mission: an audible warning is emitted when the engine reaches its first limitation. During load transportation, the H130 remains remarkably stable thanks to the design of its landing gear and the large horizontal stabilizer, combined with its large cabin. The Fenestron® ensures safety for personnel on ground and prevents the tail rotor blades from hitting obstacles when landing or manoeuvering in confined areas.
Travelers enjoy a restful journey thanks to the H130’s very low internal sound level, exceptional visibility and efficient air conditioning system. The Fenestron® tail rotor makes the aircraft extremely discreet when flying over urban areas. This user-friendly helicopter is pleasant and easy to fly for the pilot. The new generation piloting aids, such as the Vehicle and Engine Multifunction Display (VEMD®), reduces the pilot’s workload considerably, thus enhancing flight safety.
1 pilot and up to 6 passengers in high-tech comfort with face-forward energy-absorbing seats. A large sliding door and the long boarding steps on both sides allow an easy cabin access.
and the high performance of the H130 ensure rapid and efficient interventions when saving a life. Its maneuverability enables the pilot to land in very confined areas. The VEMD® decreases pilots’ workload, enabling them to carry out critical missions in optimal safety. The Fenestron® ensures safety in flight when maneuvering close to obstacles and for personnel and patients on the ground.
Doctors and paramedics have plenty of space to take care of the patient during the flight. The low internal sound level and the flat cabin floor offer a suitable environment to install both fragile and bulky medical equipment. The H130 offers adjustable energy-absorbing seats to accommodate 1 or 2 stretchers and 2 medical attendants.
The H130 are ready in no time for all types of law enforcement operations. Its quick automatic engine start-up sequence, excellent performance and availability rate, obtained through an easy and affordable maintenance concept, allow this aircraft to get the job done quickly. The spacious, unobstructed cabin provides exceptional visibility and sufficient space to install all necessary equipment. Its unique quietness (7 dB under ICAO limits) allows pilots to conduct efficient surveillance operations.
The H130, with their Fenestron® tail rotor, is one of the most silent helicopters flying today, setting the standard for tour operations worldwide. Their low noise level is 7 dB below the ICAO requirement and below the limits defined by the Grand Canyon National Park. The only noise you will hear will be the sigh of wonderment from passengers enjoying the spectacular view offered by the vast viewing surfaces. The wide, unobstructed cabin with all forward-facing seats can accommodate 1 pilot and up to 7 passengers while providing excellent visibility.
The H130 incorporates all the incredible visibility latest state-of-the-art technologies, materials, systems and avionics. This new generation aircraft benefits from the proven experience of the Ecureuil family, resulting in an exceptionally high rate of availability. Passengers can enjoy the spectacular view, and are comfortably seated on a raised “theatre-style” platform in the rear. The forward-facing, energy absorbing seats provide passengers with ample legroom. The low internal noise and the efficient air conditioning system contribute to making the journey unforgettable.
