The third H160 prototype has received a fresh coat of paint and now features a striking "carbon" livery designed as a nod to the Airbus A350 XWB MSN2 flight-test aircraft.
Both aircraft are produced using advanced composite materials supplied by Airbus' long term partner, Hexcel.
The H160 is the first civil helicopter equipped with a full composite fuselage, the advantages of which include a lighter fuel-saving airframe, performance optimization and simplified maintenance.
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| Airbus Helicopters | Airframer |
| Hexcel Composites | Honeycomb Core Composites, Epoxy Resins, Carbon-reinforced Composites, Composite Adhesive, Resins, Prepreg, Composite Sandwich Panels |
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| Airbus Helicopters H160 |
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