Airbus Helicopters H140
| Industry | Aerospace, Defense |
|---|---|
| Products | Helicopters |
| Website | www |
The Airbus Helicopters H140 is a lightweight twin-engine utility helicopter designed by Airbus Helicopters. It was officially introduced at VERTICON in Dallas on 11 March 2025, focusing primarily on the medical helicopter sector, with operational deployment expected in 2028.
Design and development
The H140 was revealed in March 2025, showcasing a combination of Airbus’s established design elements such as a fenestron tail rotor, a five-blade bearingless main rotor system, Helionix avionics equipped with a four-axis autopilot, dual-channel FADEC, and a rear clamshell door facilitating patient and cargo access. Its uniquely shaped T-tail tail boom, initially featured on the Airbus Bluecopter Demonstrator, offers an additional 80 kg of lift during forward flight compared to the H135.
Equipped with two Safran Arrius 2E engines—upgraded versions of those used in the H135—the H140 produces a total power output of 1,400 shp, approximately 6% higher than the H135 T3 model. Airbus markets this helicopter predominantly for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), highlighting improvements in cabin vibration and noise attenuation due to the advanced rotor design. The cabin volume has been expanded by nearly 1 cubic meter relative to the H135 and includes integrated medical lighting installed in the ceiling. The tail boom's slightly elevated position enhances rear door accessibility for loading patients and cargo while increasing fenestron ground clearance, thereby improving safety during operations.