Overview
‘Best of Versatility and Comfort’
The H155 (EC155 B1) is Airbus Helicopters’ high end 5-ton twin-engine helicopter. It is an enhanced version of the proven Dauphin family and boasts the most advanced technologies available. The H155 has a five-bladed Spheriflex® rotor head with an extremely low vibration level. Equipped with Airbus Helicopters’ famous Fenestron® tail rotor, the H155 performs with a noise level that falls 4.6 dB below ICAO level. It’s so quiet that passengers feel as if they are travelling in a business jet. The pilot’s workload is minimized by the aircraft’s quality Human Machine Interface, the most intuitive glass cockpit available, its single-pilot Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) capability and its unique Airbus Helicopters 4-axis autopilot. The first of its kind to be developed specifically for helicopters, this autopilot system was another Airbus Helicopters technological breakthrough and remains the best available in the world. Its outstanding functionality and user friendliness allow the pilot to fully concentrate on the mission during all flight phases over the full flight envelope, showcasing the H155’s excellent hover stability and its smooth high-speed flight. Other cutting edge technologies include Terrain Awareness Display, Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System and satellite phone.
The H155 is equipped with two Safran Arriel 2C2 turbine engines, which are fitted with Full Authority Digital Engine Controls (FADEC) for fully automated One Engine Inoperative (OEI) safety. Thanks to its significant power, the H155 delivers a long range as well as the fastest cruising speed in its class. The cabin comfortably seats 12 passengers plus 2 pilots or, in its luxurious VIP configuration, 8 passengers and 2 pilots. Its exceptional roominess, comfort, speed, endurance and effectiveness make this aircraft a truly versatile helicopter ideally suited for the widest range of missions, including VIP and corporate transportation, long-haul offshore operations and inter-rig shuttle transportation, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Search And Rescue (SAR), Police, Special Forces and other governmental roles.
The world’s most advanced 4-axis digital autopilot, coupled with FADEC for full flight envelope protection
Elegantly designed and ready to meet the needs of each customer, the efficient H155 represents beauty and functionality combined. The form of the H155, from its distinctive nose to its rear “dorsal fin”, clearly distinguishes it as a member of the exclusive Dauphin family. The high-set main rotor and shrouded tail rotor enhance safety for boarding passengers and for ground crew. The two extra wide passenger doors with full-length boarding steps facilitate easy access to the cabin, and the large baggage compartment may be conveniently accessed from both sides of the aircraft, allowing quick loading of bulky luggage. In flight, passengers appreciate the panoramic view offered by the large windows. The H155’ state-of-the-art glass cockpit and avionics considerably reduce the pilot’s workload.
corporate configuration and up to 8 passengers in VIP configuration. The fully-modular, spacious interior, characterized by its fluid design, is outfitted with extra-thick insulation and special flooring.
As the leading helicopter supplier to the Oil and Gas industry worldwide, Airbus Helicopters offers with the H155 the most cost-efficient helicopter of its class, as it has been designed to ensure low maintenance costs. Merging the modernity of its design with the experience of the Dauphin family, the H155’s unwavering reliability ensures high operational availability.
The H155 offers high speed, long range, accessibility and safety with a large cabin for the best EMS and SAR performance. With its lightweight modular specialist mission equipment, configurations can be changed quickly and easily. The low vibration and noise levels ensure the best care for sick and injured patients. The advanced Human Machine Interface, state-of-the-art glass cockpit and unique Airbus Helicopters 4-axis automatic flight control system maximize the pilot’s effectiveness for these most demanding missions, even in the worst conditions.
The H155’s high speed and long endurance make it an ideal tool for law enforcement operations ranging from patrol to airborne surveillance. With the largest cabin and lift capacity in its class, the H155 can transport SWAT units of up to 12 members and equipment to the incident area. Sophisticated law enforcement equipment can easily be loaded into the large baggage compartment, accessible from either side of the helicopter. The H155 offers unmatched visibility and an incredibly discrete noise level for effective surveillance operations. Its state-of-the-art glass cockpit avionics display is compatible with night-vision goggles, which makes it fully available night and day. The H155 benefits from years of Dauphin family experience and has been
H155 can perform a variety of police missions:
