Second H160 prototype begin flight test

The second prototype of the Airbus Helicopters H160 helicopter joined the flight test program after taking off today from Marignane, France. The second prototype designated PT2 is the first H160 to powered by the Turbomeca Arrano engines, which will exclusively power the type. The Pratt & Whitney PW1200 engine which powered the PT1 was discarded due to lack of option for increasing power.