Safran's contribution to the H160
Safran's contribution to theH160(Airbus Helicopters)
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Arrano 1A engines
Designed, developed and manufactured by Safran (Safran Helicopter Engines), the Arrano 1A is exclusively dedicated to the Airbus Helicopters' new twin-engine H160. Designed to equip four-to-six-ton helicopters, the Arrano ideally combines cutting-edge and mature technologies to significantly reduce operational and maintenance costs.
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Electrical racks
Safran (Safran Electrical & Power) was selected by Airbus Helicopters to supply the electrical racks of the H160.
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Wheels and carbon brakes
Safran (Safran Landing Systems) is the exclusive supplier of the braking system on Airbus Helicopters's H160, the first helicopter to be equipped with an electric brake. With its new-generation carbon composite friction material and electric actuators, the H160's brake marks a major technological breakthrough in helicopter braking.
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Fans - Air/oil cooling system
Safran (Safran Ventilation Systems) has supplied the recirculation fans and the air/oil cooling system.
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Fuel tank
Safran (Safran Aerosystems) equips Airbus Helicopters' H160 models with full fuel systems including new-generation crashworthy tanks made with supple ultralight elastomers.
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Flotation systems
Safran (Safran Aerosystems) supplies emergency flotation systems enabling H160 helicopters to land on water in the event of an emergency.
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Wiring
Safran (Safran Electrical & Power) has been selected by Airbus Helicopters to supply the electrical wiring for the H160, continuing its collaboration for this program, for which the company already supplies the cockpit avionics and the rear avionics bays.
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APIRS
The APIRS (Aircraft Piloting Inertial Reference System) provided by Safran (Safran Electronics & Defense'), guarantees the H160 a high level of accuracy and performance.
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1st
helicopter powered
by the Arrano, rated at up 1,300 shaft horsepower -
10 to 15%
reduction in fuel consumption 
1st
helicopter in the world
fitted with an electric braking system
