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VH-NIC

Built 2020 · registered AU

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Representative photo of a Airbus Helicopters EC 130Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Eurocopter EC130
This aircraft is a
Airbus Helicopters EC 130(EC30)
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
345 nm
Cruise speed
127 kt
Max speed
155 kt
Service ceiling
16,000 ft
Takeoff distance
—
Landing distance
—
Weights
MTOW
2,400 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
540 L
Dimensions
Length
10.6 m
Wingspan
—
Height
3.6 m
Capacity
Seats
8
Max passengers
8

Flight activity

(9 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
1
Last 90 days
5
Last seen
29 Oct 2026
Tracked since
3 Jul 2026
  • Tracked flight29 Oct 2026 · 5h 16m
  • Tracked flight2 Oct 2026 · 2h 51m
  • Tracked flight2 Oct 2026 · 0h 37m

Showing the 3 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
871Airbus Helicopters EC 130 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 95% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-NICAUACTIVE
    TATTARANG MARINE ECOLOGY PTY LTD
    2024 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

VH-NIC — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-NIC?

VH-NIC is a Airbus Helicopters EC 130, built in 2020. Sprinkle's record for VH-NIC covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-NIC currently active?

Registry records list VH-NIC's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Airbus Helicopters EC 130.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of VH-NIC?

VH-NIC carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 8918, the serial assigned to this Airbus Helicopters EC 130 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for VH-NIC?

VH-NIC's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C42F2 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Airbus Helicopters EC 130 broadcasts.