Composites

Third H160 prototype with carbon livery unveiled

Hexcel Corporation has announced the unveiling of the third H160 prototype from Airbus Helicopters, featuring a striking carbon-inspired livery.

Team photo from left to right: Frederic Devenne (Airbus Helicopters), Yvan Arnaudier (Hexcel), Mathieu Bonnafoux (Hexcel), Gerard Chekherdemian (Hexcel) , Jobst Queckboerner (Hexcel), Matthias KOENIG (Airbus Helicopters) / Frederic Bozek (Hexcel) Guillaume MassÃ© (Airbus Helicopters). © Hexcel Corporation

14th December 2017

Innovation in Textiles
| Stamford, CT

Transport/Aerospace

The H160 was designed by Airbus Helicopters to create added-value for customers in terms of performance, economic competitiveness, safety and comfort. The use of Hexcel’s composite materials throughout the structure contributes to the lightweight fuel-saving design and performance optimisation.

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