H160 cost of ownership
What does it cost to own and operate the Airbus Helicopters H160? The calculator below estimates annual cost and fully-burdened cost per flight hour, pre-filled with assumptions typical for its class and fully editable to your operation.
- Class
- Helicopters
- Engines
- 2 × Turboshaft
- Seats
- 12
- Max range
- 430 nm
Your assumptions
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Where the money goes (annual)
- Other$1,387,293
- Maintenance$520,000
- Fuel$480,000
- Crew$280,000
- Insurance$90,000
The complete ownership & ROI analysis
The figures above are indicative. The complete model — built on verified data and current market pricing for a specific aircraft, and extended to financing, charter economics, a five-year projection and full ROI, NPV and IRR analysis — is prepared for our members and partners.
5-year ROI projection
Year-by-year cash flow, equity & ROI
Financing & amortization
Down payment, interest, balance owed, true cost of debt
Charter revenue & break-even
Utilisation, occupancy, break-even hours
NPV / IRR + client-ready PDF
Discounted returns and an exportable report
An account shows cost per flight hour and annual cost. Membership adds the five-year ROI, financing, charter economics, NPV/IRR and report exports.
These figures are indicative — class-typical starting values for the H160, not its price or a quotation. A precise, data-backed analysis with current market pricing is available through a HangarMart membership on the H160 page, or prepared with our advisors.
About the H160
The Airbus H160 is a clean-sheet, new-generation medium twin-engine helicopter and Airbus's technology flagship in the class. It introduced distinctive canted Blue Edge main-rotor blades that cut noise and boost lift, a biplane stabiliser for stable low-speed handling, and a large canted fenestron, all managed through the Helionix avionics suite with a four-axis autopilot.
Designed from the outset for oil-and-gas transport, private and business aviation, emergency medical services and public-service missions, it seats up to twelve in a quiet, spacious cabin and emphasises low sound levels, low vibration and reduced maintenance. Entering service in the early 2020s, it represents the current state of the art in the medium category.
The H160 fits operators who want the newest technology, refinement and cabin comfort in a medium twin — offshore crew change, corporate transport and demanding public-service roles. Operators with established fleets and lower budgets may prefer a proven AW139; those prioritising the latest ride quality, noise and efficiency gains choose the H160.
H160 cost of ownership: FAQs
How much does it cost to own a H160?
Total cost of ownership for the H160 depends mostly on how much you fly it. The largest drivers are crew, the engine/maintenance program, fuel, insurance and hangarage. Enter your own annual hours in the calculator above for an estimated annual cost and a fully-burdened cost per flight hour, then talk to our advisors for a precise model built on current market data.
What is the H160's operating cost per flight hour?
Hourly cost is driven by fuel burn, engine and airframe maintenance programs, and reserves. As a helicopters with turboshaft powerplant, the H160 sits in that class's cost band — variable (hourly) costs rise with utilisation while fixed costs are spread across more hours. Use the calculator to see the cost per hour at your expected annual hours.
What are the biggest costs of owning a H160?
Ownership costs split into fixed costs that you pay regardless of flying (crew salaries, insurance, hangar, management and scheduled maintenance reserves) and variable costs that scale with hours flown (fuel, engine-program charges and maintenance). For a helicopters like the H160, crew and the engine program are typically among the largest line items.
Is it cheaper to charter or to own a H160?
At low or variable annual utilisation, chartering or leasing is usually more economical because you avoid the fixed costs of ownership; above a breakeven level of annual hours, owning the H160 tends to win. Model your hours in the calculator, then compare against our charter and leasing options to find your breakeven.
Are these H160 cost figures exact?
No — the defaults are indicative, class-typical starting values, not the price of the H160 or a quotation. They are there so the estimate is sensible for the aircraft's class; adjust every input to your operation. A precise, data-backed ownership model with current market pricing is available through our acquisition advisory team.
Thinking about the H160?
Our advisory team can build a precise ownership model for the H160and tell you, independently, whether it's the right aircraft for your mission.