Helicopters

Reliable products for safety critical applications

Liebherr provides comprehensive on-board solutions for all classes of helicopters, from light to heavy, and for all kinds of applications in the civil and defense markets. With a legacy rooted in precision engineering and advanced technology, Liebherr plays a pivotal role in enhancing the performance, safety, and reliability of helicopters all over the world.

Your mission in our focus

Our systems allow safe flight in all weather conditions, safe landings on all grounds and high precision maneuvering even in critical conditions for the safety of crew and passengers.

Innovation for more efficiency

Our latest technologies comprise the application of additive layer manufacturing, power packs for decentralized hydraulic power generation, electrical landing gears and fly-by-wire flight controls. To reduce its carbon footprint the helicopter market sees a trend towards hybridization and increased performance. Technologies researched and developed by Liebherr can play a crucial role here.

NH90 tail rotor actuator

Solutions for vertical lift

A wide range of solutions for helicopters

Liebherr provides shock absorbing landing gears, precise servo controls for main and tail rotor actuation, rugged fly-by-wire flight control computers, hydraulic power supply, as well as light weight and compact heating and ventilation systems. Furthermore, Liebherr offers exclusive development and manufacturing capabilities for helicopter gearboxes including oil cooling systems.

3D printing technology

Additive manufacturing for helicopters and other aircraft

Liebherr is actively integrating 3D printing technology into its aerospace solutions, focusing on producing high-precision, lightweight components for helicopters. Overall, Liebherr's use of 3D printing signifies a broader trend of adopting additive manufacturing to improve the performance and sustainability of helicopter components.

Support of the entire product life cycle

As long as helicopters are flying with our systems, our customer service offers an extensive product support: we analyze reliability, manage configuration and modifications, provide spare parts and handle repairs for our whole range of products. Our teams are available to perform on-demand technical support and tailored system trainings.

And our commitment extends beyond aftermarket support, as we are offering comprehensive support throughout every stage of a helicopter's life cycle. We start with incorporating product support aspects already in the design and development phase, followed by entry-into-service support, and in-service experience flowing into product enhancement and service offerings.

Case studies - Helicopters

AW189

The AW189 of the Italian manufacturer Leonardo (Helicopters) features systems from three Liebherr’s product lines: air management systems, flight control and landing gear systems.

AW139

Liebherr has developed and manufactures important equipment for the medium-sized twin-engined helicopter of Leonardo (Helicopters).

H160

Passengers and crews of this medium-sized helicopter by Airbus (Helicopters) can rely on Liebherr technology on board.

H145

The technology supplied by Liebherr enables the operators of the H145 helicopter in the civil and defense area to fly with high precision and to keep control even in critical conditions.

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