EUROCOPTER EC145 helicopter

Manufacturer

Eurocopter
Average Cruising Speed

125 knots
Power plant

2 Turbomeca Arriel 1E2
Number of Passengers

Configuration from 8 to 10
Crew

Pilot and co-pilot
Autonomy

3 hours
Maximum speed

153 knots
Operations

IFR
Special Operations

Hook for external cargo (long or short line), Transport of water cargo with bambi bucket, Offshore
Navigation Equipment

2 VOR, 1 ADF, 2 GPS, GPWS, TCAS, weather radar, SKYTRAC

The EUROCOPTER EC145 (BK 117 C2) is ranked as one of the best aircraft in its category worldwide for its advanced high-speed Advance Glass Cockpit design and state-of-the-art avionics. Its quiet cabin, intercom between passengers and comfortable space make it ideal for transporting passengers. It can have VIP configuration with 8 passengers or 10 seats for conventional operational flights. It is equipped to perform IFR instrument flight. The EC 145 can also be configured for cargo missions which can be internal and external. The aircraft can be configured to perform Aero Medical Evacuations (MEDEVAC), Search and Rescue (SAR) and Offshore operations.

This medium helicopter has achieved recognition in Aero medical operations thanks to the services provided in "Emergency Medical Services – EMS" in most of the countries where it operates.