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{{Infobox aircraft
|name= EC130
|image= File:Eurocopter 130 SP-MTB 3 (modified).jpg
|caption= EC130 B4 in flight
|type= Light [[utility helicopter]]
|national_origin= {{FRA}}<br />{{GER}}<br />{{EUR}}
|manufacturer= [[Eurocopter]] <br>[[Airbus Helicopters]]
|designer= 
|first_flight= 24 June 1999
|introduction= 2001
|retired= 
|status= In production 
|primary_user= 
|more_users= 
|produced= 1999–present
|number_built= 700<ref>[http://www.airbushelicopters.com/website/en/press/Airbus-Helicopters-rolls-out-700th-H130_2112.html Airbus Helicopters rolls out 700th H130.]</ref>
|developed_from= [[Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil]]
|variants= 
}}

The '''Airbus Helicopters H130''' (formerly '''Eurocopter''' '''EC130''') is a single engine light [[utility helicopter]] developed from the earlier [[Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil]], one of the primary changes from which was the adoption of a [[Fenestron]] anti-torque device in place of a conventional tail rotor. It was launched and produced by the Eurocopter Group, which would later be rebranded as [[Airbus Helicopters]].

==Development==

During the 1980s, there was considerable interest within French aerospace manufacturer [[Aerospatiale]] to further develop their AS350 series Écureuil rotorcraft, which had been originally developed in the early 1970s.<ref name= "euro his"/> On 6 February 1987, a prototype AS350 Z (a modified AS350) conducted its first flight with a [[Fenestron]] tail-rotor fitted in the place of its conventional counterpart. The AS350 Z test program stretched across several years, the aircraft receiving additional modifications such as a new air intake based on that of the [[Eurocopter EC120]]. The AS350 Z contributed to the overall development of the fenestron tail rotor.<ref name="euro his">[http://www.eurocopter.ir/site/en/ref/1974_-AS350-355-AS550-555-EC130_469-138.html?noeu_id=469 "1974: AS350/355 Ecureuil/AStar- AS550/555 Fennec – EC130."] {{webarchive|url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151226132245/http://www.eurocopter.ir/site/en/ref/1974_-AS350-355-AS550-555-EC130_469-138.html?noeu_id=469 |date=2015-12-26}} ''Eurocopter'', Retrieved: 25 December 2015.</ref>

In the early 1990s, development of the new rotorcraft continued under Eurocopter, Aerospatiale having merged into the multinational Eurocopter organisation. On 24 June 1999, the first prototype EC130 performed its first flight, being flown from an airfield in France by Steven Page, an Australian test pilot. Major changes from the preceding AS350 included the adoption of a dual-[[hydraulic]] system, the enclosed Fenestron anti-torque device, and a wide main body to provide for a cabin with considerably greater internal space.<ref name= "austhia">[http://www.austhia.com/archive/newsletters/Airwaves_dec_13.pdf "Airwaves Magazine."] {{Webarchive|url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140714150619/http://www.austhia.com/archive/newsletters/Airwaves_dec_13.pdf |date=2014-07-14}} ''Official Journal of the AHIA'', Volume 2, Issue 11. Page 11, December 2013.</ref><ref name= "euro his"/>

The EC130 was designed in close cooperation with tour operators, one such operator, Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, being the launch operator; it has been described as having a spacious cabin for accommodating up to seven tourists and providing excellent external visibility. In 2001, the EC130 entered service with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, being used for aerial tours of scenic areas such as [[Hawaii]] and the [[Grand Canyon]].<ref name= "austhia"/> The EC130 is principally aimed at commercial passenger transportation operators, such as aerial tour companies, whereas the preceding AS350 continued to be produced and marketed for utility operations instead.<ref name= "Dubois">Dubois, Thierry. [http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2015-07-17/helicopters-h130-finds-new-application-aerial-work "Helicopters H130 Finds New Application in Aerial Work."] ''AIN Online'', 17 July 2015.</ref>
[[File:Grand Canyon Helicopter Flight 03 (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|A Maverick EC130|alt=]]

Vertical Magazine described the EC130 as being "one of the most highly successful single engine helicopters in air medical service".<ref name= "vertical">[http://www.verticalmag.com/news/article/AirbusHelicopterssetshighbarwithEC130T2 "Airbus Helicopters sets high bar with EC130 T2."] ''Vertical'', 10 March 2015.</ref>

In February 2012, Eurocopter formally unveiled the EC130 T2, an upgraded variant of the EC130 featuring the more powerful [[Turbomeca Arriel|Turbomeca Arriel 2D]] [[turboshaft]] engine. Improving upon the base model's performance; more than 70% of the EC130 T2's airframe differed from the initial EC130 model, changes to improve passenger conditions such as an active vibration control system and better [[air conditioning]] systems were adopted, while fuel consumption is claimed to be reduced by 14 per cent.<ref name= "T2 unveil">Trimble, Stephen. [https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/heli-expo-picture-eurocopter-unveils-t2-upgrade-f-368228/ "HELI-EXPO: PICTURE – Eurocopter unveils T2 upgrade for EC130."] ''Flight International'', 16 February 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.verticalmag.com/news/article/AirbusHelicoptersEC130T2enterstheIndianmarket "Airbus Helicopters' EC130 T2 enters the Indian market."] ''Vertical'', 20 February 2015.</ref> In 2012, Eurocopter received orders for 50 EC130 T2 from Maverick Helicopters, and other customers such as [[Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters|Papillon]] and Blue Hawaiian took the total then on order for the new variant to 105.<ref name= "austhia"/><ref name="rwm">Moorman, Robert. [http://www.helispot.be/hs/documents/heli/Rotor_wing_Mar2012.pdf "Recovery: Real or imagined ?"] ''[[Rotor & Wing]]'', March 2012. Page 30. Retrieved 31 March 2012.</ref>

The EC130 T2 was introduced to service in 2012.<ref name= "vertical"/> In 2013, Airbus Helicopters reported that a production rate of 50 EC130 T2s would be produced that year, and that this was expected to rise to 65 per year in 2014.<ref name= "erdos mover"/> In August 2013, Airbus Helicopter's Brazilian subsidiary [[Helibras]] assembled its first EC130 T2;<ref>Donald, David. [https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2013-08-14/new-ec130t2-helicopter-makes-brazilian-debut "New EC130T2 Helicopter Makes Brazilian Debut."] ''AIN Online'', 14 August 2013.</ref> the first Australian-assembled EC130 T2 followed in December 2013.<ref>[http://australianaviation.com.au/2013/12/eurocopter-to-demo-ec130t2-around-australia/ "Eurocopter to demo EC130T2 around Australia."] ''Australian Aviation'', 1 December 2013.</ref>

In 2021, Airbus tested a [[Hybrid vehicle drivetrain|hybrid electric]] assist in an H130 to extend reaction time up to 30 seconds during transition to [[autorotation]] after engine failure.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rogers |first1=David |title=Airbus tests new engine back-up system |url=https://www.rotorhub.com/airbus-tests-new-engine-back-up-system/ |website=RotorHub |date=23 September 2021}}</ref>

==Design==
The EC130 is a single-engine helicopter. It uses a three-bladed Starflex main rotor which is matched to an enclosed tail fan anti-torque device, known as a [[Fenestron]], the latter feature replacing the traditional tail rotor found on the older AS350. The Fenestron has unevenly spaced blades to reduce noise generation by 50% compared to a conventional tail rotor; this enabled an FAA Appendix H fly-over noise signature of 84.3 EPNdB, 8.5&nbsp;dB below stage two limits.<ref name= "austhia"/><ref name= "h130 broch"/> The EC130 uses the [[Turbomeca Arriel|Turbomeca Arriel 2D]] [[turboshaft]] engine; the performance of this powerplant has led to the type having been described as possessing "better power margins and range than competing models, particularly in hot and high conditions".<ref name= "vertical"/> The EC130 T2's enhanced Arriel engine is equipped with [[FADEC|Full Authority Digital Engine Controls]]; a dual [[hydraulic]] system derived from the [[Eurocopter AS355]] was also adopted.<ref name= "erdos mover"/><ref name= "h130 broch"/>

The EC130 was designed with various avionics and safety features, including [[flight data recorder]]s, crash-worthy seats, and redundant flight systems for greater reliability; the EC130 T2 had further safety features installed.<ref name= "vertical"/> Vertical Magazine described the cockpit instrumentation as being "straightforward" and the control response as "tight and pleasant".<ref name= "erdos mover"/> Piloting aids such as the Vehicle and Engine Multifunction Display (VEMD) is claimed to reduced pilot workload, thereby increasing ease-of-use and overall safety. Dependent on customer demand and role, tactical instrumentation and equipment consoles may also be installed in the cockpit.<ref name= "h130 broch"/> Typically the cockpit is configured for single pilot operations, the pilot being seated on the left-hand side of the forward cabin to reduce the risk of passenger interference with the controls posed by a right-hand position; dual controls can be optionally installed.<ref name= "erdos mover"/><ref name= "Dubois"/> The EC130 is equipped with integrated [[visual flight rules]] (VFR) equipment coupled to a [[Global Positioning System]] (GPS) receiver, making it readily capable of flight under both day and night conditions.<ref name= "erdos mover"/><ref name="h130 broch">[https://www.airbushelicopters.com/website/docs_wsw/RUB_25/tile_2651/Broch_H130-2015.pdf "Civil: H130."] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912055146/http://www.airbushelicopters.com/website/docs_wsw/RUB_25/tile_2651/Broch_H130-2015.pdf |date=2015-09-12}} ''Airbus Helicopters'', 2015.</ref>

[[File:Helicóptero do GRAER.jpg|thumb|[[Helibrás]] EC130 B4, 2011]]
The EC130 reportedly has the largest cabin of any single engine helicopter in its class, with reportedly 54 per cent greater unobstructed space and 143 per cent more baggage space than the competing [[Bell 407]].<ref name= "vertical"/> On the EC130, there are three prime seating configurations; a standard layout with a single pilot and six passengers, a similar arrangement with the two central seats facing aft, and a high density layout with three front passengers seats in line with the pilot.<ref name= "erdos mover"/> The EC130 was the first rotorcraft to become available with the business executive-orientated ''Stylence'' cabin configuration.<ref>Sarsfield, Kate. [https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/business-aviation-in-brief-326720/ "Business aviation in brief."] ''Flight International'', 19 May 2009.</ref> The EC130 T2 is equipped with active anti-vibration control systems adapted from the [[Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma]],<ref name= "Dubois"/><ref name= "h130 broch"/> these comprise five [[accelerometer]]s and four linear [[actuator]]s to produce smooth flight conditions and improved comfort for passengers on board.<ref name= "erdos mover">Erdos, Robert. [http://www.verticalmag.com/digital_issue/2014/v13i3/files/2.html "Multi-Function People Mover."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140723164955/http://www.verticalmag.com/digital_issue/2014/v13i3/files/2.html |date=2014-07-23}} ''Vertical Magazine'', July 2014. Page 66. Accessed: 6 July 2014.</ref> The EC130 can also be quickly configured between passenger and freight configurations.<ref name= "h130 broch"/>

In the [[emergency medical services]] (EMS) role, various interior configurations have been developed for the type; optional equipment includes customised mounting points for medical equipment, air compressors and [[liquid oxygen]] tanks, and [[United Rotorcraft]]’s Lowered Patient Loading System (LPLS).<ref name= "vertical"/> The EC130 has been popular with Air medical services (AMS) operators due to its large cabin being capable of accommodating up to two stretchers and two attendees, as well as a baggage area for storing equipment, wide side doors for access, and its enclosed Fenestron tail for safety.<ref name= "austhia"/><ref name= "erdos mover"/> For [[law enforcement]] roles, the ability for various optional equipment to be installed on the EC130 is promoted, such as [[electro-optics|electro-optical]] systems, [[forward-looking infrared]] (FLIR) cameras, and [[search light]]s. In a cargo capacity, it is common for the rotorcraft to be fitted with additional external [[mirror]]s and a cargo sling.<ref name= "h130 broch"/>

==Operational history==
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In 2007, it was reported that the strongest demands for the EC130 and other such single-engine helicopters has come from [[Latin America]]n and [[North America]]n markets.<ref>Sarsfield, Kate. [https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/commercial-helicopter-market-growth-continues-217400/ "Commercial helicopter market growth continues."] ''Flight International'', 1 October 2007.</ref> By May 2008, the EC130 had overtaken the [[Bell 206]] as the best-selling single-engine rotorcraft on the market.<ref>[https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ila-2008-super-squirrel-at-ila-224234/ "ILA 2008: Super Squirrel at ILA."] ''Flight International'', 29 May 2008.</ref> In 2012, [[Flight International]] referred to the EC130 as being one of Eurocopter's best-selling rotorcraft, noting that 238 orders had been placed in 2011, a 40 per cent increase over the previous year.<ref name= "T2 unveil"/>

In 2007, an EC130 was used as a test aircraft in a large-scale flight test campaign to trial new noise-minimising (both externally and internally) flight procedures through the typical flight envelope, including during take-off, approach, and while at cruise.<ref>[https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/farnborough-2008-the-quest-for-greener-rotorcraft-225572/ "FARNBOROUGH 2008: The quest for greener rotorcraft."] ''Flight International'', 15 July 2008.</ref>

In February 2008, it was announced that aerial tour operator Maverick Helicopters' fleet of 28 EC130s, the largest single operator in the world, had accumulated a combined total of 60,000 flight hours.<ref>[http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/2008-02-25/maverick-ecostars-reach-60000-hrs-and-counting "Maverick EcoStars reach 60,000 hrs and counting."] ''AIN Online'', 25 February 2008.</ref> By March 2015, Maverick's fleet was officially recognised as having attained 300,000 flying hours.<ref>Laboda, Amy. [http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2015-03-04/maverick-helicopters-ec130-fleet-reaches-300000-hours "Maverick Helicopters EC130 Fleet Reaches 300,000 Hours."] ''AIN Online'', 4 March 2015.</ref> Maverick also served as the launch customer for the improved EC130 T2.<ref>[http://www.verticalmag.com/news/article/MaverickaddstoAirbusHelicoptersfleetwith8thEC130T2 "Maverick adds to Airbus Helicopters fleet with 8th EC130 T2."] ''Vertical'', 2 November 2014.</ref> By 2015, Airbus Helicopters reported that the EC130 was in service with 279 operators and had accumulated more than 1,177,000 total flight hours worldwide.<ref name= "h130 broch"/>

In February 2016, Indonesian industrial estate developer Jababeka signed a memorandum of understanding for up to 12 H130s for an intercity shuttle service between [[Jakarta]] and [[Cikarang]].<ref>Waldron, Greg. [https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/singapore-indonesian-firm-eyes-h130s-to-beat-jakar-422172/ "SINGAPORE: Indonesian firm eyes H130s to beat Jakarta traffic."] ''Flight International'', 19 February 2016.</ref>

==Variants==
;EC130 B4
:Initial launch model of the type.

;EC130 T2
:Upgraded variant of the EC130 B4; upgraded features such as improved air conditioning, full-flat floor, a more powerful engine ([[Turbomeca Arriel]] 2D) providing 10% more average power, and an anti-vibration system.<ref name= "h130 broch"/>
;ACH130
:VIP version of the H130<ref>{{cite news |title=Public presentation of first ACH130 delivered since the launch of Airbus Corporate Helicopters |url=http://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2018/05/public-presentation-of-first-ach130-delivered-since-the-launch-o.html |access-date=1 June 2018 |work=Airbus |date=29 May 2018}}</ref>

==Operators==
[[File:Ec130-ei-wow.jpg|thumb|right|Skyheli Ltd EC130]]
;{{ATG}}
* [http://www.calvinair.com CalvinAir Helicopters] <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.calvinair.com/ |title= CalvinAir Helicopters Official Site|publisher= calvinair.com |access-date=13 November 2020}}</ref>
;{{AUS}}
* 12 Apostles Helicopters <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.12apostleshelicopters.com/|title= 12 Apostles Helicopters Official Site|access-date=29 November 2016}}</ref>
[[File:S2-AHW Impress Aviation Eurocopter EC-130B4. (44112362765).jpg|thumb|right|Impress Aviation Eurocopter EC-130B4]]
;{{flag|Bangladesh}}
*Impress Aviation <ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.impressaviation.com/|title= About us|access-date=3 September 2019}}</ref>
;{{BTN}}
* [[Druk Air]] Helicopter Services <ref>{{cite web |title=Drukair Helicopter Services |url=https://www.drukair.com.bt/Helicopter-Services |website=Drukair |access-date=22 May 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
;{{BRA}}
* [[Military Police of Paraná State|Paraná State Police]]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.aereo.jor.br/tag/ec-130-b4/ |title= Começa a operar hoje o novo EC130 do Estado do Paraná |publisher= aereo.jor.br |access-date=10 March 2013}}</ref>
;{{CAN}}
*[[Ministry of Natural Resources (Ontario)|Ontario Ministry Of Natural Resources]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/AFFM/2ColumnSubPage/278314.html |title=Ontario Ministry Of Natural Resources Aviation Dept |publisher=mnr.gov.on.ca |access-date=10 March 2013 |archive-date=11 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140411003902/http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/AFFM/2ColumnSubPage/278314.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
;{{FRA}}
[[File:VH-NXX Eurocopter EC130B-4 Ecureuil Microflite Helicopter Services (6486091423).jpg|thumb|EC130 B4 Microflite Helicopter Services, Victoria, Australia]]
* Heli Securite <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.helicopter-saint-tropez.com/fleet.php|title=Heli Securite Fleet|publisher=helicopter-saint-tropez.com|access-date=7 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122221427/http://www.helicopter-saint-tropez.com/fleet.php|archive-date=22 November 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
;{{MCO}}
* [[Heli Air Monaco]]<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.heliairmonaco.com/page-history-langue-uk.html |title= Heli Air Monaco History |publisher= heliairmonaco.com |access-date= 10 March 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090227051903/http://heliairmonaco.com/page-history-langue-uk.html |archive-date= 27 February 2009 |url-status= dead}}</ref>
;{{NED}}
* [[Heli Holland]]<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.heliholland.nl/en_GB/fleet |title= Heli Holland Helicopter Fleet |publisher= heliholland.nl |access-date= 10 March 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130607062436/http://www.heliholland.nl/en_GB/fleet |archive-date= 7 June 2013 |url-status= dead}}</ref>
;{{SWI}}
* [[Air Zermatt]]<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.air-zermatt.ch/en/air-zermatt/fleet |title= We are ready for take-off |publisher= Air Zerematt AG |access-date= 11 March 2020}}</ref>
;{{USA}}
*Blue Hawaiian Helicopters <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bluehawaiian.com/about/articles/hawaiian_punch/ |title= Air tour operator Blue Hawaiian is the launch customer for the much touted EC-130B4 |publisher= bluehawaiian.com|access-date=10 March 2013}}</ref>
*[[Broward County Sheriff's Office]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eurocopter.com/w1/jrotor/75/Broward.html |title=The Sheriff's helicopters |publisher=eurocopter.com |access-date=10 March 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231083201/http://www.eurocopter.com/w1/jrotor/75/Broward.html |archive-date=31 December 2012}}</ref>
*[[Air Methods Corporation]]
*[[Lutheran Health Network]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.lutheranhospital.com/lutheran-air-fast-facts |title= Lutheran Air Fast Facts |publisher=Lutheran Health Network |access-date=8 May 2020}}</ref>

== Notable accidents and incidents ==

* In February 2018, a EC130B4 operated by Papillon Airways crashed in the Grand Canyon, killing five people. Due to strong winds, the helicopter spun out of control and crashed as it came in to land. Three people died immediately, two more died in hospital as a result of burns sustained during the crash. The deaths were found to be the result of a non-crash-resistant fuel tank that was ruptured on impact.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dunne |first1=John |title=Parents of British tourist killed in Grand Canyon helicopter crash awarded £78m |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/helicopter-crash-grand-canyon-jonathan-udall-b1131310.html |website=The Standard |date=10 January 2024 |access-date=10 January 2024}}</ref> In January 2024, a Nevada judge awarded a £79 million ($100 million) settlement to the family of the British couple killed in the Grand Canyon crash. The settlement consisted of $75.4 million (£59.3 million) from Airbus Helicopters SAS and £19.4 million ($24.6 million) from Papillon Airways.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Cooney |first=Christy |title=Parents of British victim of Grand Canyon helicopter crash to get £79m |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67931332 |website=BBC News |access-date=10 January 2024}}</ref> Following the accident, it is now required that all helicopter fuel tanks are shielded from fuel tank rupture on impact.
* On 2 January 2023, two EC130B4s operated by Sea World Helicopters [[2023 Gold Coast mid-air collision|collided in Gold Coast]], Queensland, Australia, killing four people and injuring eight.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Cabral |first=Sam |date=2 January 2023 |title=Australia helicopter collision: Four dead in mid-air incident over Gold Coast |language=en-GB |work=[[BBC News]] |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-64142696 |access-date=2 January 2023}}</ref>
* On 3 March 2023, an EC130 with registration A5-BHT operated by [[Drukair|Drukair Helicopter Services]] crashed near Wachey in [[Bhutan]]. Five people were on board, a family of four and a pilot. Two of the killed were a mother and her daughter. 
* On 9 February 2024, an EC130 [[2024 Orbic Air Eurocopter EC130 crash|crashed]] in the Mojave Desert near Nipton, California around 10:00&nbsp;p.m. PST.  Six people were on board, including a Nigerian banker [[Herbert Wigwe]] (CEO - Access Holdings) and no survivors were found.<ref>{{cite web | last1=Riess | first1=Rebekah | last2=Mederios | first2=Alex | title= Helicopter with 6 onboard crashes in Mojave Desert overnight | url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/10/us/mojave-helicopter-crash/index.html | website=CNN | date=10 February 2024 | access-date=10 February 2024}}</ref>
* On 16 January 2025, an EC130 model B4, registration PR-WVT operated by C & F Administração de Aeronaves Ltda, manufactured in 2001, crashed in Brazil. The helicopter took off from Campo de Marte, in the northern area of São Paulo, bound for the city of Americana in the interior of the state of São Paulo, but crashed in the city of Caieiras in a dense forest. There were five occupants, the pilot, a couple and their daughter. Only the daughter who turned 12 on 01/17/2025 survived and the pilot of the aircraft.

==Specifications (EC130 T2)==
[[File:Eurocopter EC130 Cockpit 2011.jpg|thumb|Cockpit of an EC130]]
{{External media|topic= |width=20% |float=right |video1=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr0MsAm_ltA Official EC130 demonstration tour video] |video2=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ4TOT47t4U Cockpit view of an EC130 landing on at sea]}}

{{Aircraft specs
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|max takeoff weight kg=2500
|max takeoff weight note= / 3,050 kg (6,724 lb) with external load
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|cruise speed kmh=237
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|range km=606
|endurance=4 hr, 0 min
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*'''Hover ceiling OGE:''' {{cvt|2957|m|0}}
|climb rate ms=9
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==See also==
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{{Aircontent
|see also=<!-- other relevant information -->

|related=<!-- related developments -->
* [[Eurocopter EC120]]
* [[Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil]] 
* [[Eurocopter AS355 Écureuil 2]]
* [[Eurocopter Fennec]]

|similar aircraft=<!-- similar or comparable aircraft -->
* [[Bell 206]]
* [[Bell 407]]
* [[Bell 505]]
* [[HAL LUH]]
* [[MD Helicopters MD 600]]
* [[AgustaWestland AW119 Koala]]
* [[Marenco Swisshelicopter SKYe SH09]]

|lists=<!-- related lists -->
}}

==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category|Airbus Helicopters H130 Ecureuil}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100131001754/http://www.eurocopter.com/site/en/ref/Overview_74.html Eurocopter EC130 Ecureuil page]
* [https://www.airbushelicoptersinc.com/products/H130-product.asp Airbus Helicopters H130 official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209123833/https://www.airbushelicoptersinc.com/products/H130-product.asp |date=2018-12-09 }}
* [http://www.bluehawaiian.com/about/articles/new_era/ The ECOSTAR: A new era in Helicopter Tourism]

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