H-125 Helicopter

H-125 Helicopter Latest News

Recently, the Prime Minister of India and French President Mr Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the Final Assembly Line of the Airbus H-125 Light Utility Helicopter, located at Vemagal, Karnataka. 

About H-125 Helicopter

• It is a single‑engine light utility helicopter from the legendary Ecureuil family.
• It is valued for its reliability, low maintenance and adaptability.
• The H125 is the only helicopter in history to have landed on the summit of Mount Everest.
• Uses: It is used in emergency services, aerial filming, tourism, law enforcement, firefighting, and civil transport.

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Features of H-125 Helicopter

• High‑Altitude Performance: It can operate efficiently in “hot and high” environments — meaning high mountains or hot desert conditions.
• Operational Versatility: It can be reconfigured for multiple roles such as rescue, medical evacuation, firefighting, passenger transport, and aerial work missions.
• Simple and Robust Design: Its reliable engine and aerodynamics make it easier to maintain and operate in varied conditions.
• High Cruise Speed and Range: With speeds up to around 252 km/h and a range of approximately 662 km, it’s capable of covering long distances without compromising performance.
• Significance to India: It provides edge in high-altitude logistics, ensuring the delivery of vital supplies to remote frontline outposts, and serves as a rapid-response asset for search and rescue or medical evacuation operations.

Source: PIB