H160M Guepard

Utility & Transport Helicopters

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Basic Information

Name

H160M Guepard

Designation

H160M Guepard

Alternate Designation

HIL, Joint Light Helicopter

Equipment Type

Utility & Transport Helicopters

Manufacturer

Airbus Helicopters

Date of Introduction

2028

Description

The Joint Light Helicopter (HIL) is a military variant of the Airbus H160 helicopter developed to meet the requirements of the French Armed Forces. The new platform has been designated as the H160M Guepard. The aircraft is expected to serve with the French Army, Navy and Air Force replacing five legacy platforms. The aircraft will be powered by two Arrano turboshaft engines with the platform being outfitted with gun pods and missile systems such as Sea Venom. The French Ministry of Defense calls for the procurement of 169 helicopters with the Army taking delivery of 80, the Navy 49 and the Air Force 40. The program was officially launched in May 2019 and the first flight is planned for 2021. The first H160M Guepard helicopter is expected to join the French military by 2026-2027.

Overview (Deagel)

Group Utility & Transport Helicopters

Status Under Development

Also Known As HIL, Joint Light Helicopter

Origin France

Contractor Airbus Helicopters

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2028

First Flight July 24, 2025

Total Production 169

Specifications (Deagel)

Main Rotor Blades 5

Number of Engines 2

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Anti-Ship Missiles: Sea Venom (2)

Item 2 Helmets: TopOwl (2)

Item 3 Optronic Systems: EUROFLIR 410 (1)

Item 4 Radar Systems: AirMaster C (1)

Item 5 Turboshaft Engines: Arrano 1A (2)

Variants

Variant 1 H160

Variant 2 H160M Guepard

Details

Country of Origin France

Category Transport Helicopter

Air > Transport Helicopter

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003109

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Operators (1)

France

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