Airbus Helicopters H145
Overview
The Airbus Helicopters H145 (including the five-blade H145 D3) is a twin-engine light twin used for emergency medical services, law enforcement, military training and utility, and corporate transport. It offers a rear clamshell cabin access pattern valued by EMS operators, modern avionics options, and strong hot-and-high performance for its class. The type continues the BK117/EC145 lineage with progressive upgrades in rotor systems, engines, and mission equipment. Civil and military customers worldwide operate H145-family aircraft in demanding multi-mission environments where reliability and cabin flexibility matter as much as pure speed.
Quick Facts
Range
351 nm
Cruise Speed
130 kt
Max Speed
137 kt
Specifications
| ICAO Type Code | EC45 |
|---|---|
| Military Designation | UH-72A |
| Length | 45 ft 3 in |
| Wingspan / Rotor Diameter | 35 ft 5 in rotor diameter |
| Height | 13 ft 1 in |
| Empty Weight | 4180 lb |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 8380 lb |
| Cruise Speed | 130 kt |
| Max Speed | 137 kt |
| Range | 351 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 20000 ft |
| Engine Manufacturer | Safran Helicopter Engines |
| Engine Model | Arriel 2E |
| Engine Count | 2 |
Data verification status: Partially Verified
Source: Airbus Helicopters — H145