Airbus h125 is the most sold single engine light utility helicopters in the world known to be very versatile, high-hot and reliable in a wide range of missions.
One of the family members of the Airbus Helicopters is known as the Ecureuil family, and it has been in operation since the year 1974, and it has been in operation since then, having delivered more than 7,300 units to 127 countries worldwide and has covered a total of over 40 million flight hours.
Is technical prowess has been expanded, reaching a top speed of 252 km/h to a range of 630 km, which is perfect in aerial work, EMS, and so on. The official Airbus data attest that the company is a market leader in such areas as passenger transport or law enforcement.
What is the History and Background of Airbus H125?
The H125 family started with the initial flight of the AS350C on June 27, 1974, in Marignane, France, which is powered by a Lycoming LTS101 engine; a second prototype- model with the Turbomeca Arriel 1A took flights on February 14, 1975.
What are Major Milestones of its Development?
It was based on the Eurocopter AS350 B3e, which was developed into the Airbus H125, which also received improvements such as the Helionix avionics system and the Safran Arriel 2D engine.
This was 50 years by 2024, with Airbus producing almost 200 H125/H130 aircraft in 2023 alone- the highest in a decade.
The family has the longest history of in-service organization of 46 years and the world in sales of light single-engine helicopters.
What are the technical specifications of H125?
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The H125 has a rotor diameter of 10.69 m (35.07 ft), a total length of 12.94 m (42.45 ft) and a cabin volume of 3.00 m3 (105.94 cu ft) without the pilot.
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Weight Max takeoff weight (MTOW) 2,370 kg (5,225 lb) with dual hydraulics, 2,800 kg (6,173 lb) with external loads; useful load is 1,075 kg (2,373 lb).
What Powers the Helicopter?
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One Safran Arriel 2D turboshaft has 710 kW (952 shp) and the full authority digital engine control (FADEC) to achieve the best results.
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Normal fuel capacity is 425 kg (937 lb) which is sufficient to carry out long missions.
Its range is -40degC to ISA+35degC (maximum 50degC) with its most beneficial operations being hot/high such as in the Himalayans.
What are the Major Characteristics of the H125?
Helionix suite offers 4-axis autopilot, synthetic vision, and traffic avoidance; dual hydraulics and crashworthy design are more safe.
Carries 1 pilot + 6 passengers, EMS litters, or sling loads; sliding doors will assist in fast access, and VIP features such as leather seats are available.
Sling capacity is 1,400 kg (3,086 lb).
What Are the Current New Developments of the H125?
In 2025--the highest gross (net 536) order since 2008--Airbus Helicopters registered 544 orders (net 536): H125/H130 (176 units).
On October 1, 2025 Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) and Airbus opened the first private H125 Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Vemagal, Karnataka; the first are to be delivered in early 2027 as civil, para-public, and military aircraft.
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