First flight - 2015
2015
Airbus H160 B
H160Medium Turbine Helicopter✓ in production2021 present
Range
480 NM · 889 km
MTOW
6,050 kg
Cruise
138 kt · 256 km/h
Seats
12
up to 12 passengers
New price
US$ 14.5M
Catalog reference, no research date
The Airbus H160 B is a medium turbine helicopter in production since 2021. Price: a new Airbus H160 B starts at US$ 14.5M; used, the market median is around US$ 15.5M. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 480 nm, a cruise speed of 138 kt (256 km/h), up to 12 passengers. In Brazil there are 10 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations. There are 17 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 19 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 10/30/2026).
Acquisition price · pre-owned market
19 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 9 sources · 6/4/2026
US$ 15.5MR$ 86.4M
market medianaging ≈ −2.2%/yr+474% vs Medium Turbine Helicopter median
Entry
US$ 14.5M
model year 2021
Best value
US$ 15.5M
model year 2024
Top of range
US$ 15.5M
model year 2023
Used vs new
+7%
used above new price (US$ 14.5M)
Minimum
US$ 13.0M
R$ 72.5M
Median
US$ 15.5M
R$ 86.4M
Maximum
US$ 22.0M
R$ 122.7M
New · catalog referencein productionUS$ 14.5M · R$ 80.9M
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +2.2%/yr·2021→2024
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.
1 of 3 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 ≈ ×1.08 to ×1.33 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.
Through a qualified importer
US$ 14.0M – 24.8M
R$ 78.1M – 138.2M · Agreement 75/91 · IPI + ICMS ~7 to 12%
Direct import
US$ 16.2M – 29.2M
R$ 90.5M – 162.6M · 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$ 2.2K/h
R$ 12.3K/h · Variable/h
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 828.8K
- Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
- US$ 6.4K/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 3.0K – 5.0K/h
R$ 16.7K – 27.9K/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 3.5K – 5.0K/h
R$ 19.5K – 27.9K/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 · 9 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 3 model years have an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.
- Bolt Flight - H160 Price and Operating Costs
- Maxim - $14 million Airbus ACH160
- Aeromugs - The Airbus Helicopters H160: A Closer Look
- HeliTrader - H160 for sale
- AeroAsset - 2024 Airbus H160 (s/n 1042)
- Blueberry Aviation - Brand-new ACH160 VIP (AH-1119)
- GlobalAir - Airbus H160 for sale
- HeliValue$ - Airbus H160
- Wikipedia - Airbus Helicopters H160
PTAX · R$ 5.5765 / US$ · 11/10/2026
Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.
Temporal identity
First flight
Jun 13, 2015
FAA cert.
Jun 30, 2023
ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced
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The H160 B is the medium twin-engine turbine helicopter from Airbus Helicopters, in production since 2021. It flies at a cruise speed of 138 kt, has a range of 480 nm, a ceiling of 20,000 ft and a maximum takeoff weight of 6,050 kg. The typical configuration carries 8 passengers and the cabin limit is 12 seats. On this page you will find the complete spec sheet, the estimated operating cost per flight hour and the H160 fleet registered in Brazil, with registrations and operators.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Fuel
- 354.8 gal
- Rate of climb
- 2,180 ft/min
- High-speed cruise
- 160 kt
- Long-range cruise
- 150 kt
- Max operating altitude
- 20,000 ft
Cabin and comfort
- Cabin width (alternate source)
- 1.85 m
- Cabin height (alternate source)
- 1.42 m
- Cabin length (alternate source)
- 3 m
- Typical configuration
- Executive 8
- Passengers (max)
- 12
- Cabin volume
- 7.3 m³
- Passengers (typical)
- 8
Avionics and engines
- Avionics suite
- Helionix
- Engine model
- Safran Arrano 1A
- Number of engines
- 2
- Power per engine
- 1,100 shp
Operating costs
- Data source
- Conklin & de Decker - Airbus Helicopters H160 Operating Costs & Specs · Bolt Flight - Airbus H160 Price and Operating Costs (total $2,500-$4,000/hr; fuel $600-$1,000/hr; DMC $400-$600/hr; parts $200-$300/hr) · Airbus Helicopters - H160 technical information (2x Safran Arrano 1A, 12 seats, cruise ~138-160 kt) · Wikipedia - Airbus Helicopters H160 specifications (MTOW 6,050 kg, no APU)
- Last updated
- 2026
External dimensions
- Overall length
- 13.96 m
- Wingspan
- 13.4 m
- Height
- 4.91 m
Weights & fuel
- Operating empty weight (OEW)
- 4,050 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 6,050 kg
- Maximum payload
- 2,000 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 1,343 L
- Fuel capacity
- 2,404 lb
Cabin
Standard configuration
1 zone8 typical passengers · 12 maxExecutive 8 seats
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
Length
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Width
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Height
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Volume
7.3 m³
Baggage
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History
FAA certification - 2023
2023
Brazil Fleet
The Airbus H160 B is a medium twin-engine helicopter for up to 12 passengers with a 480 nm range, in production since 2021. The up-to-date RAB-ANAC registration count is in the Brazil Fleet section of this page, and the breakdown by status (operational, registration-mark reservation, suspended) is in the model's Analytics.
On 1 Jul 2020, Airbus Helicopters announced that the H160 had received its EASA type certificate and expected FAA certification to follow. According to the manufacturer, three prototypes and the first serial aircraft had logged more than 1,500 flight hours across testing and demonstrations. The release cites the noise-reducing Blue Edge blades, the Helionix avionics and, among its missions, offshore transport, emergency medical services, private and business aviation and public services.
The pre-owned median and open listings, kept up to date, are in the price card and the For sale now card of this page.
Reviewed on 26/10/2026. Every number carries its source (manufacturer, certification authority or trade publication, with date); live fleet and market figures are in this page's sections.
10 registrations in the RAB (all statuses)
Full analysis: listing, mark reservations, charts and change log in the ANAC Monitor.
Open Analytics
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Curated knowledge pending.
Airbus H160 B 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
4 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Airbus H160 B cost?
The catalog reference for a new Airbus H160 B is US$ 14.5M, 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 H160 B?
The maximum range is 480 nm (480 NM · 889 km).
How fast is the Airbus H160 B?
Cruise speed is 138 kt, equivalent to 256 km/h.
How many passengers does the Airbus H160 B seat?
The Airbus H160 B seats up to 12 passengers, crew not included.
How many Airbus H160 B are there in Brazil?
There are 10 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.
Who operates the Airbus H160 B in Brazil?
4 distinct operators operate 8 units of the Airbus H160 B in the RAB-ANAC: 4 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 4 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in RJ, SP and MG (data as of 11/10/2026). Another 2 units are under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). 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 H160 B per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 6,351 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 2,207 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 828,750 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.
What is the market for the Airbus H160 B like in Brazil?
The Airbus H160 B is a medium twin-engine helicopter for up to 12 passengers with a 480 nm range, in production since 2021. The up-to-date RAB-ANAC registration count is in the Brazil Fleet section of this page, and the breakdown by status (operational, registration-mark reservation, suspended) is in the model's Analytics.