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ACH175

BASE PRICE: $ 16,800,000

PASSENGERS

10

CABIN VOLUME

cu.ft

399

RANGE

nm

600

SPEED

ktas

140

MTOW

lb

15000

12 PAX

613 nm

151 ktas

17,196 lb

Picture: Courtesy Airbus

Primarily designed to support the oil and gas industry in the new “super medium” 7 metric tonnes class. The H175 was jointly developed by European Airbus Helicopter and Chinese AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation).

launched in 2008, the H175 completed its first flight on December 17, 2009, prior to entering service in December 2014 with Belgian operator NHV for offshore oil & gas operations in the north-sea.

The Airbus Helicopters-built H175 is powered by two FADEC controlled Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67E Engines where the Chinese built helicopters are powered by a Joint Safran / AVIC co-developed Ardiden 3C/WZ16 engines. The H175 flight deck features the Helionix avionics suite with a total of four 10-inch multifunctional displays. The Highly customized avionics largely benefit from Airbus Helicopter in-house avionics expertise.

Range*613 nm
Max Endurance4h30 min
Speed 
Maximum Cruise Speed151 kts
Economy Cruise Speed140 kts
Altitude 
Service Ceiling18,000 ft
Hover IGE Ceiling 14,029 ft
Hover OGE Ceiling 9,744 ft
Maximum Takeoff17,196 lbs
Basic Operating7,750 lbs
Usable Fuel4,555 lbs
Maximum Payload8,785 lbs
AVIONICS 
Manufacturer 
Model 
ENGINES 
Number of Engines2
ManufacturerPratt & Whitney Canada
ModelPT6C-67E
Takeoff Power1,774 shp
Max Continuous Power1,645 shp
INTERIOR
Picture: Courtesy Airbus

The H175 cabin is designed to accommodate up to 18 passengers in an oil and gas typical application. This large cabin is configured with 6 to 12 VIP seats on a corporate layout configuration.

The interior of the H175 is one of the most luxurious, spacious, and exclusive offerings, providing a jet-like experience and outstanding comfort in a business helicopter. Thanks to a wide spectrum of Noise & vibration damping technologies, the H175 is able to offer very low vibration and sound levels even at high cruise speeds, contributing to the smooth flight experience.

Cabin Height7 ft
Cabin Width5 ft
Cabin Length13 ft
Cabin Volume434 cu.ft
Baggage Compartment 95 cu.ft