Fast and fierce – the world’s top 10 fastest civil helicopters 2018
H155 (EC155 B1) – 324km/h The H155 (formerly EC155 B1) helicopter from Airbus Helicopters has a maximum speed (VNE) of 324km/h and can fly at a fast cruise speed of 278km/h at an altitude of at 6,000ft. Efficient lift and the high top speed are attributed to its high efficiency profile. The four-axis auto pilot featured in the helicopter enables superior hover performance in extreme conditions. The helicopter features a high set main rotor and a shrouded tail rotor, which ensure safe operations even on small and busy decks. It is ideal for VIP and corporate transportation, long-haul offshore and inter-rig shuttle transit, emergency medical services (EMS), search and rescue (SAR), and parapublic missions. H225 (EC225) – 324km/h The H225 (formerly EC225) twin-turbine rotorcraft has a maximum speed of 324km/h. The helicopter is fitted with state-of-the-art avionics and auto-pilot systems proven across the Super Puma family. Two powerful Turbomeca Makila 2A engines, a ro