Vertipedia - Aero-Starloop BH-160

The BH-160 is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Aero-Starloop in China.

Maximum payload is 65 kg (143.3 lbs). With 100 liters of fuel capacity, the UAV is powered by a 30kw (40 hp) turbine shaft in a heavy fuel engine (HFE) propulsion system. The aircraft is also equipped with ground collision avoidance, using a Variable Precision Rough Set (VPRS) system. Components are modular, allowing for various configuration and upgrades.

In addition, Aero-Starloop developed a lighter version: the BH-90.

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: Aero-Starloop High-Tec. Co., LTD

Primary manufacturer: Aero-Starloop High-Tec. Co., LTD

Parent type: No type defined

Aircraft status: Operational

Configuration

Primary flight and mechanical characteristics

VTOL type: Helicopter

Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor

Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor

Crew required: 0 in Not applicable arrangement

Landing gear: Skids

Key Characteristics

Data on key physical features

Aircraft Details

Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipment

Layout and Dimensions

Weights and Performance

Engine Details

Primary Lift Device

Primary Control Device

The body is Carbon fiber composite material.

Overall Dimensions
Overall Height:
Overall Length:
Overall Width:	3.69 m	12.1 ft

Airframe Dimensions
Airframe Length:	3.18 m	10.4 ft
Airframe Width:	0.92 m	3.0 ft
Airframe Height:

Landing Gear Dimensions
Landing Gear Base:
Landing Gear Track:

Cabin Dimensions
Cabin Internal Height:
Cabin Internal Length:
Cabin Internal Width:

Cruising Speed: 120 km/h; Flight Wind Resist: 25 m/s; Hovering Accuracy: 0.2 m; Max Speed: 185 km/h

Weights
Max Gross Weight (ground):
Max Gross Weight (airborne):
Max Take-off Weight:	160 kg	353 lb
Empty Weight:	55 kg	121 lb
Useful Load:	105 kg	231 lb
Empty Weight Fraction:	0.344

Climb Performance
Max Rate of Climb:

Hover Performance
Hover Ceiling IGE:
Hover Ceiling OGE:

Limitations
Max Level Flight Speed:
Never Exceed Speed:
Service Ceiling:	4,800 m	15,748 ft

Range and Endurance
Max Range:	350 km	189 nm
Max Endurance:	4 hrs

Provided powerplant data is for uninstalled, sea level, static operations.

Powerplant
Number of engines:	1

Normal Ratings
Max continuous:
Take-off / rated:
Intermediate:
Maximum:

OEI Ratings
OEI contingency:
OEI continuous:
OEI 30-second:
OEI intermediate:

Main Rotor Characteristics
Diameter:	3.69 m	12.12 ft
RPM:
Direction of Rotation:	Unknown
Hub Type:

Main Rotor Blade Characteristics
Blade Construction:
Blade Chord:
Blade Tip Geometry:
Blade Twist:
Number of Blades:	2

Main Rotor Derived Characteristics
Disc Area:	10.72 m²	115.4 ft²
Disc Loading:
Solidity:

Main Rotor Blade Derived Characteristics
Blade area per blade:
Tip Speed:

Tail Rotor Characteristics
Diameter:
Configuration:	Unknown
Direction of Rotation:	Unknown
RPM:

Tail Rotor Blade Characteristics
Number of Blades:	2
Blade Construction:
Blade Chord:
Blade Twist:

Tail Rotor Derived Characteristics
Disc Area:
Solidity:

Tail Rotor Blade Derived Characteristics
Tip Speed:
Blade Area (per blade):

References

References and sources used

Aero-Starloop BH-160 UAV

AERO-STARLOOP HIGH-TEC. CO ., LTD
2016
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Number of engines:	1 Unknown
Max Level Flight Speed:
Max Range:	350 km	189 nm
Max Endurance:	4 hrs	4 hrs

Main Rotor Diameter:	3.69 m	12.12 ft
Max Gross Weight (ground):
Useful Load (calculated):	105 kg	231 lb