Introduction
From major tourist destinations to the busy airspace over cities, the single-engine H130 (previously known as the EC130 T2) is in widespread use with sightseeing services, shuttle and charter operators, and law enforcement agencies, among others. It is enhanced with a powerful turboshaft engine, along with other improvements that build on the worldwide popularity of Airbus Helicopter’s lightweight EC130 helicopter.
Enhancing the popular EC130 rotorcraft
The H130 is a lightweight single-engine helicopter tailored for passenger transportation, sightseeing and VIP duties, as well as medical airlift, law enforcement and surveillance missions. As a multi-role rotorcraft, the H130 has a spacious cabin for one pilot and up to seven passengers, depending on the configuration.
Airbus Helicopters has improved the EC130’s capabilities in its H130 version by equipping the rotorcraft with with a Turbomeca Arriel 2D engine offering 10 percent more average power and a lower fuel consumption. This provides a higher maximum takeoff weight and greater speed.
Other H130 enhancements include a vibration control system; improved air conditioning; a cabin interior structure redesign with a full flat floor; a cockpit update for enhanced man-machine interface; new energy-absorbing seats; integration of a crashworthy fuel tank; and increased maintenance accessibility for electrical and air conditioning systems.
As the quietest helicopter on the market in its category, the H130’s Fenestron® shrouded tail rotor and automatic variable rotor speed control contribute to its significantly reduced external sound level.
With a noise signature 7 dB below requirements, it is quieter than the most restrictive limits defined by the Grand Canyon National Park in the United States – a recognized benchmark for eco-friendly tourism operations.
The Turbomeca Arriel 2D turbine engine, which includes a new generation dual-channel FADEC (Full Automatic Digital Engine Control) system with a third independent and automatic back-up channel, provides increased power for high and hot operations, aerial work and other challenging missions.
Modern and reliable
The H130 incorporates state-of-the-art technologies, materials, systems and avionics, building on the proven experience of Airbus Helicopters’ Ecureuil rotorcraft family.
This user-friendly helicopter is pleasant and easy to fly for the pilot. The Vehicle and Engine Multifunction Display (VEMD), integrated in the instrument panel, reduces the pilot’s workload considerably, thus enhancing flight safety.
The H130 also is fully equipped with a VFR day-and-night navigation system in a standard “ready to fly” package, associated with a GPS map display.
An unmatched rotor system
The H130’s main and tail rotor systems incorporate proven Airbus Helicopters technologies for performance, ruggedness, reliability and safety.
Its Starflex® main rotor head reduces external sound levels without jeopardizing available power. The composite main rotor blades are highly resistant to impact damage and corrosion, and have a long service life.
The Airbus Helicopters’ signature Fenestron® tail rotor is easy to maintain. Its shrouded design reduces vulnerability to impact damage, enhances safety for ground personnel working in the rotorcraft’s vicinity, and contributes to the H130’s very low external sound level.
The H130’s simple design, use of composite materials, and the experience drawn from Airbus Helicopters’ mature Ecureuil family contribute to reduced maintenance costs and a high availability rate.
Advanced technologies integrated in the helicopter help pilots and technicians with their daily maintenance tasks, including access to maintenance data recorded by the Vehicle and Engine Multifunction Display (VEMD).
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According: airbushelicopters.com
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