On July 14, 2025, during the French National Day, the Armament Directorate General’s Flight Test center (DGA EV) presented its new H160 helicopter to the public for the first time in Paris, in front of the Invalides. The helicopter, marked with orange elements characteristic of flight test aircraft, to be delivered in October 2025, will play a key role in the training of future test pilots from the School for Test and Acceptance Flight Personnel (EPNER), and in preparing for the arrival of the H160M Guépard, the future joint light helicopter of the French armed forces. Read full defense news at this link...
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| By integrating the H160 and EC225LP into its test fleet, the French Ministry of Armed Forces’ central aeronautical test center expands its ability to conduct testing, certification, and training in support of current and future French helicopters. (Picture source: DGA) |