First H160M Prototype Being Readied To Fly For France In 2025

H160M

Credit: Airbus Helicopters
MARSEILLE, France—Airbus has begun final assembly of the first prototype H160M Guepard for the French armed forces. First flight of the aircraft, a dedicated military variant of the company’s H160 twin-engine medium helicopter, is planned for 2025. It will be followed by two additional prototypes...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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