WinAir Presents: The Complete Guide to the Airbus H145 Helicopter—infographic showcases key information on Airbus Helicopters’ most advanced multi-purpose medium-sized twin-engine light utility helicopter
The Complete Guide to the Airbus H145 Helicopter was created using information sourced from Wikipedia’s “Eurocopter EC145” article and Airbus Helicopters’ “H145” webpage. It highlights data on aircraft typical uses, vital statistics, general characteristics, and performance outputs.
The Airbus H145 Helicopter was designed to be capable of fulfilling a variety of demanding missions. It is available in both civilian, military, and parapublic variants and can be configured to meet the unique requirements of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) air ambulance operators, law enforcement agencies, and militaries. It achieved first flight June 12, 1999, and was introduced into service in 2002.
The aircraft was originally referred to as the BK117 C2 and then came to be known as the EC145 as a result of the formation of Eurocopter in 1992. It was later rebranded as the Airbus Helicopters BK117 D2 H145 with Airbus’ acquisition of Eurocopter in 2002. Today, it is known as the H145 and is considered to be one of the aviation industries leading multi-role helicopters, which is due in part to its robust capabilities and unique flexibility—the aircraft can handle some of the world’s highest altitudes and warmest weather conditions.
Much of the appeal of the H145 is a result of its overall versatility. The helicopter can easily be configured to participate in an assortment of missions for businesses from a variety of industries, including utility corporations, oil and gas companies, news agencies, aerial wildfire suppression operations, and so on. In terms of its law enforcement and military applications, the H145 can perform patrol, observation, reconnaissance, and search and rescue missions.
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WinAir Presents: The Complete Guide to the Airbus H145 Helicopter
Introducing the Airbus H145
The Airbus H145, formerly known as the EC145, is a twin-engine light utility helicopter, which was developed and manufactured by Eurocopter, and was rebranded as Airbus Helicopters in 2014.[2]
It was originally referred to as the BK 117 C2 up until the formation of Eurocopter in 1992.[3]
The aircraft can carry up to nine passengers along with two crew, depending on customer configuration.[4]
Military variants of the helicopter have been produced under various names, including H145M and UH-72.[5]
Typical Aircraft Uses
- Passenger Transport
- Corporate Transport
- News Agencies / Television / Film
- Search and Rescue (SAR)
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Utility Roles
- Reconnaissance
- Oil and Gas
- Parapublic
- Military Training, Logistics, and Troop Transport
- Light Attack
- Law Enforcement
Vital Statistics[8]
- Role: Light utility helicopter
- Nation of Origin: Germany
- Manufacturer: Eurocopter; Airbus Helicopters
- First Flight: June 12th, 1999
- Introduction: 2002
- Status: In Service
- Produced: 1999–present
- Number Built: ~1,300
- Developed From: MBB / Kawasaki BK 117
- Variants: Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota
General Characteristics[10]
- Crew: 1 or 2 (pilots)
- Capacity: 9 passengers
- Length: 13.03 m (42 ft 9 in)
- Rotor Diameter: 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Height: 3.45 m (11 ft 4 in)
- Disc Area: 95 m² (1,018 ft²)
- Empty Weight: 1,792 kg (3,951 lbs)
- Useful Load: 1,793 kg (3,953 lbs)
- Loaded Weight: 3,585 kg (7,903 lbs)
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 3,585 kg (7,903 lbs)
- Powerplant: 2 x Turbomeca Arriel 1E2 turboshafts, 738 shp (551 kW) each
Performance[12]
- Never Exceed Speed: 268 km/h (145 kt, 167 mph)
- Cruise Speed: 246 km/h (133 kn, 153 mph)
- Range: 680 km (370 nmi, 426 mi)
- Ferry Range: 855 km (461 nmi, 530 mi)
- Service Ceiling: 5,240 m (17,200 ft)
- Rate of Climb: 8.1 m/s (1,600 ft/min)
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