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Airbus Helicopters · EC75

Airbus Helicopters H175 specs, size & range

The Airbus Helicopters H175 (ICAO code EC75) is a helicopter with 2 turboprop engines in the light wake-turbulence category. It is 15.7 m long, a maximum take-off weight of 7,800 kg and a range of 1,093 km.

Helicopter with 2 turboprop engines Wake category: Light Helicopters & rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters H175
Photo: Ronnie Robertson · source · CC BY SA 2.0

H175 specifications

Length
15.68 m (51.4 ft)
#83 of 116 →
Fuselage width
3.35 m
Fuselage height
4.84 m
Main rotor diameter
14.80 m
Max take-off weight
7,800 kg (17,196 lb)
#95 of 116 →
Fuel capacity
2,616 L (691 US gal)
#55 of 80 →
Cruise speed
144 kn (267 km/h)
#66 of 93 →
Maximum speed
175 kn (324 km/h)
#46 of 75 →
Range
590 nm (1,093 km)
#66 of 86 →
Absolute ceiling
15,000 ft (4,572 m)
#74 of 79 →

Official type certificate →

The Airbus Helicopters H175 is a helicopter with 2 turboprop engines built by Airbus Helicopters. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code EC75. It belongs to the light wake-turbulence category.

H175 size and dimensions

The H175 is 15.68 m (51.4 ft) long. That makes it the #2 longest of 12 helicopters & rotorcraft in our database — longer than 83% of them. Its fuselage is 3.35 m wide.

H175 weight and fuel

The maximum take-off weight is 7,800 kg (17,196 lb). Among helicopters & rotorcraft it ranks #3 of 12 by weight. The tanks hold 2,616 litres (691 US gallons), about 2.1 tonnes of jet fuel.

H175 speed and range

It cruises at about 267 km/h (144 knots), faster than 75% of helicopters & rotorcraft. Its range of 1,093 km (590 nm) suits short regional hops — about 4.1 hours at cruise speed. Its ceiling is 15,000 ft (4,572 m).

Aircraft similar to the H175

Comparable helicopters & rotorcraft include Bell 230, MD Helicopters MD-600, Bell 427 and Sikorsky S-52.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Airbus Helicopters H175?

EC75 — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

How far can the Airbus Helicopters H175 fly?

About 590 nautical miles (1,093 km) without refuelling.

How fast is the Airbus Helicopters H175?

It cruises at about 144 knots (267 km/h), with a maximum speed of 324 km/h.

How big is the Airbus Helicopters H175?

Length 15.68 m.

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