The Airbus Helicopters H175 is a 7-ton class medium utility helicopter produced by Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter Group). In China, the H175 is produced by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) as the Avicopter AC352. Originally launched as the Eurocopter EC175 and the Harbin Z-15, it has been referred to as being a ‘super-medium’ helicopter.
| Role | Medium utility helicopter |
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| National origin | Multinational |
| Manufacturer | Eurocopter Airbus Helicopters Aviation Industry Corporation of China |
| First flight | H175: 17 December 2009 AC352: 20 December 2016 |
| Introduction | H175 : December 2014 |
| Status | In service |
| Produced | 2009-present |
Specifications (EC175)
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Capacity: 12-18 pax
- Length: 18.06 m (59 ft 3 in) rotors running
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- 15.68 m (51 ft) nose to tail rotor disc
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- Height: 5.34 m (17 ft 6 in) to tail rotor tip
- Empty weight: 4,603 kg (10,148 lb)
- Gross weight: 7,500 kg (16,535 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 7,500 kg (16,535 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 2,710 l (720 US gal; 600 imp gal) / 2,136 kg (4,709 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67E turboshaft engines with dual channel FADEC, 1,324 kW (1,776 hp) each for take-off
- 1,227 kW (1,645 hp) maximum continuous power
- Main rotor diameter: 14.8 m (48 ft 7 in)
- Main rotor area: 172 m2 (1,850 sq ft)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 315 km/h (196 mph, 170 kn)
- Cruise speed: 300 km/h (190 mph, 160 kn)
- Range: 1,259 km (782 mi, 680 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 6,000 m (20,000 ft)
- Rate of climb: 18.288 m/s (3,600.0 ft/min)
Photos Rob Vogelaar
