EC130 B4H130 (EC130 T2)2012+
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Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
Family · 2 variants2001+
Airbus H130 (EC130 T2)
EC30Light Turbine Helicopter✓ in production2012 present
Range
327 NM · 606 km
MTOW
2,500 kg
Cruise
128 kt · 237 km/h
Seats
7
7 seats (pilot included)
New price
US$ 3.5M
Catalog reference, no research date
The Airbus H130 (EC130 T2) is a light turbine helicopter in production since 2012. Price: a new Airbus H130 (EC130 T2) starts at US$ 3.5M; used, the market median is around US$ 2.6M. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 327 nm, a cruise speed of 128 kt (237 km/h), 7 seats (pilot included). In Brazil there are 101 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations. The EC130 B4 family (2 variants) totals 148 active units. There are 55 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 59 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/12/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/6/2026).
Acquisition price · pre-owned market
limited data59 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 5 sources · 6/4/2026
US$ 2.6MR$ 14.6M
market medianaging ≈ −6.0%/yr+108% vs Light Turbine Helicopter median
Entry
US$ 1.9M
model year 2013
Best value
US$ 2.1M
model year 2015
Top of range
US$ 4.0M
model year 2025
Used vs new
−26%
catalog US$ 3.5M
Minimum
US$ 1.7M
R$ 9.5M
Median
US$ 2.6M
R$ 14.6M
Maximum
US$ 3.5M
R$ 19.6M
New · catalog referencein productionUS$ 3.5M · R$ 19.6M
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +6.4%/yr·2013→2025
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
5 of 5 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil
Index ≈ ×1.10 to ×1.38 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.
Through a qualified importer
US$ 1.9M – 4.1M
R$ 10.5M – 23.2M · Agreement 75/91 · IPI + ICMS ~7 to 12%
Direct import
US$ 2.2M – 4.8M
R$ 12.1M – 27.1M · IPI + full ICMS ~25 to 32%
Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + taxes, no legal review. II, PIS and COFINS are 0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); IPI is 6.5% (3.25% for air taxi) until Dec 31, 2026; ~4% ICMS only through a qualified importer (Agreement 75/91).
Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 1.2K/h
R$ 6.5K/h · Variable/h
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 234.4K
- Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
- US$ 2.3K/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 2.5K – 4.0K/h
R$ 14.0K – 22.4K/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 1.9K – 2.7K/h
R$ 10.4K – 15.0K/h
Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: hourly rate published by charter operators. Brazil: charter is quoted per leg, so the hourly figure is an estimate from route quotes.
How we read this price · 5 sources · researched 6/4/2026
Median and price range for pre-owned aircraft, compiled by Jet Tracker from asking prices in listings and the price guides in the sources below, checked on 6/4/2026. 2 of 5 model years have an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.
- HeliTrader - Airbus H130 for sale
- AvBuyer - Airbus H130 for sale
- Aircraft Cost Calculator - Airbus H130/EC130T2
- GlobalAir - Airbus H130 for sale
- Aircraft Bluebook (via guia AvBuyer/myaircraftcost)
PTAX · R$ 5.6075 / US$ · 11/12/2026
Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.
Temporal identity
First flight
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FAA cert.
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ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced (this variant)
1,000
The H130, designated EC130 T2 before Airbus changed its naming, is the light single-turbine helicopter in production since 2012, recognized for its wide cabin and its shrouded Fenestron tail rotor. It cruises at 128 kt, has a range of 327 nm and a service ceiling of 15,800 ft, with a maximum takeoff weight of 2,500 kg. It seats 6 passengers in the typical configuration and up to 7 in the maximum arrangement, a profile that suits both business transport and tourism and support operations. The reference price of a new unit is US$3.5 million.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Engine
- 1x Safran Arriel 2D turboshaft
- Engine type
- Single-turbine 952 shp
- Max speed
- 155 kt
- Endurance
- 4 h
- Fuel
- 540 L
- Tail rotor type
- 10-blade Fenestron
- Fuel
- 142.7 gal
- Rate of climb
- 2,300 ft/min
- Service ceiling
- 23,000 ft
- Hover ceiling (IGE)
- 11,250 ft
- Hover ceiling (OGE)
- 9,700 ft
- Main rotor diameter
- 10.69 m
Cabin and comfort
- Doors
- 4 doors + sliding rear doors + reconfigurable flat floor
- Seats
- 7
- Optional air conditioning
- Yes
- Configuration
- 7-8 seats (1 pilot + 6-7 passengers), cabin widened vs. B4
- Typical configuration
- Crew 1 + 6 Pax
- Useful load
- 1,037 kg
- Cabin volume
- 3.68 m³
- Noise attenuation
- 10-blade Fenestron reduces external noise by 50%+ vs. conventional rotor
- Baggage compartment
- 35 cu ft
Avionics and engines
- FMS
- Garmin GTN 750H integrated
- Cockpit
- Optional Garmin G500H TXi + digital VEMD
- Autopilot
- Optional Helionix-derived 4-axis autopilot
- Transponder
- Garmin GTX 345 with ADS-B Out/In
- Synthetic vision
- Yes
- Engine monitoring
- FADEC dual-channel Arriel 2D
Operating costs
- Data source
- https://www.aircraftcostcalculator.com/AircraftOperatingCosts/452/Airbus+H130-Eurocopter+EC+130T2 · https://aviacost.com/aircraft-operating-cost-calculator/airbus-h130 · https://boltflight.com/airbus-h130-eurocopter-ec130t2-price-and-operating-costs/ · https://www.safran-group.com/products-services/arriel-2d-airbus-h125-engine · https://conklindedecker.jetsupport.com/details/Airbus%20Helicopters%20H130
- Fuel burn
- 53 gal/h
- Last updated
- 2026
- Rotor overhaul interval
- 4,000 h
- Market price (low)
- US$ 2,800,000
- Engine overhaul interval
- 4,000 h
- Market price (high)
- US$ 4,200,000
External dimensions
- Overall length
- 10.68 m
- Wingspan
- 10.69 m
- Height
- 3.34 m
Weights & fuel
- Operating empty weight (OEW)
- 1,377 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 2,500 kg
- Maximum payload
- 1,037 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 540 L
- Fuel capacity
- 967 lb
Cabin
Standard configuration
1 zone6 typical seats (pilot included) · 7 max1 crew6 passengers
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
front cross-section · person = 1.75 m
Length
2.18 m
Width
1.85 m
Height
1.27 m
Volume
3.68 m³
Baggage
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Differences between variants
History
Launched in 2012 as the EC130 T2, rebranded H130 in 2014
Eurocopter certified the EC130 T2 in 2012 as an evolution of the EC130 B4, with a more powerful Arriel 2D engine (952 shp vs. 847), a cabin widened by 12 cm, reduced empty weight through the use of composites, and a reconfigurable flat floor. In 2014, with the unification of Airbus Helicopters, it became the H130. More than 250 H130 units produced between 2012-2024. A unique platform in the Airbus single-turbine portfolio: the H125 (utility) is the version without a Fenestron, the H130 is the tour/VIP version.
SAR/EMS version of the H130 with hoist and medical equipment
Airbus offers an H130 SAR/EMS version with a mountable rescue hoist and a flat rear cabin reconfigured for 1 stretcher + 2 ATLS providers + medical equipment. Air Methods (USA) operates the H130 in some regions for short-range HEMS. Limitation: a single engine does not meet night IFR EMS contracts; those operators stay with the twin H135/H145. The H130 EMS finds a niche in rural day-VFR HEMS.
Brazil Fleet
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Benefits
Cabin widened by 12 cm allows 8 PAX in comfort
The H130 brings a cabin widened by 12 cm vs. the EC130 B4 and a fully reconfigurable flat-floor configuration, allowing 8 PAX (1 pilot + 7 passengers) or VIP configurations of 5 PAX in individual executive seats. Large panoramic windows (60% bigger than the AS350) maximize the tour experience. Air Methods (an American EMS operator) uses the H130 in some ground-loaded HEMS operations (the flat rear cabin allows loading a stretcher through the clamshell door).
The 10-blade Fenestron is the quietest in the category
The H130's Fenestron evolved to a 10-blade configuration (vs. 8-9 on earlier models); variable spacing between blades reduces the characteristic tonal noise. Result: the H130 is certified for operation in zones with extreme noise restrictions (Grand Canyon Special Flight Rules Area, European national parks, urban helicities). Some operators in SP/RJ adopt the H130 vs. the AS350 specifically to avoid noise complaints on urban routes.
Limitations
USD 4M MSRP puts it in the same range as the twin H135
The H130's 2024 MSRP is USD 4.0M, the same level as the twin-turbine H135 (USD 4.5M). For operators who need a 7-8 PAX cabin and low noise, the decision comes down to the H130 (single, cheaper to operate at ~USD 920/h) and the H135 (twin, IFR, better safety at ~USD 1,500/h). The market tends to split: VFR tourist operators stay with the H130, corporate VIP/EMS operators migrate to the H135 or H145.
Curiosities
Grand Canyon operators standardize on the H130 vs. the AS350
The Grand Canyon is the largest helicopter tour market in the world; operators Maverick, Papillon, Sundance and Grand Canyon Helicopters have more than 200 H130/EC130 units flying daily. Why not the AS350? National Park Service noise restrictions require the quietest helicopter on the market; the Fenestron is decisive. The fleet is renewed on an 8-10 year cycle, generating a steady used market of EC130 B4s with 8,000+ hours at USD 1.5-2M.
National Park Service
Airbus H130 (EC130 T2) for sale now
Listed aircraft with a page on Jet Tracker, from the lowest asking price up. Asking is not the closing price; portals and the reading date are on each page.
Registrations in Brazil
97 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB), across the EC130 B4 family (2 variants). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Airbus H130 (EC130 T2) cost?
The catalog reference for a new Airbus H130 (EC130 T2) is US$ 3.5M, without a verified factory list price. On the used market the value varies with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab.
What is the range of the Airbus H130 (EC130 T2)?
The maximum range is 327 nm (327 NM · 606 km).
How fast is the Airbus H130 (EC130 T2)?
Cruise speed is 128 kt, equivalent to 237 km/h.
How many passengers does the Airbus H130 (EC130 T2) seat?
The Airbus H130 (EC130 T2) has 7 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 6 passengers.
How many Airbus H130 (EC130 T2) are there in Brazil?
There are 101 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/12/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations. The EC130 B4 family (2 variants) totals 148 active units.
Who operates the Airbus H130 (EC130 T2) in Brazil?
65 distinct operators operate 73 units of the Airbus H130 (EC130 T2) in the RAB-ANAC: 1 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 72 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in MG, SP and SC (data as of 11/12/2026). Another 25 units are under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Not included in that count: 1 unit run by a public body (police, fire department or government) and 2 units with no operating class in the RAB. Name, fleet and state of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.
How much does it cost to operate the Airbus H130 (EC130 T2) per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 2,335 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 1,163 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 234,400 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 200 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.