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EC145The Ultimate,
Multi-Role Helicopter
In operations on land and at sea, the EC145 is at the top of its class in the medium-sized, twin-engine helicopter category. With up to 12 seats for pilots and passengers, this multi-mission helicopter combines Eurocopter’s latest developments such as an advanced cockpit design, avionics and a sophisticated electrical system.
The EC145 offers a proven hingeless rotor system with a monolithic titanium hub and enhanced rotor blades which ensure low noise and vibration levels.
The EC145 combines Eurocopter’s latest technical developments. The EC145’s hingeless rotor system with its monolithic titanium hub is fully proven. In addition to environmental and economical aspects, the rotor system together with high time between overhaul (TBO) gearbox and airframe components allow for low maintenance costs, in addition to high in-service time of the helicopter due to the low level of scheduled maintenance required.
The EC145 is equipped with two powerful and reliable Turbomeca Arriel 1E2 engines which, in combination with its lifting system, provide outstanding performance and vital power reserves even in one-engine-inoperative scenarios. Twin-engine reliability is complemented by a fully separated fuel system, a tandem hydraulic system, dual electrical system and redundant lubrication for the main transmission. Further positive safety aspects of the EC145 are design elements like energy absorbing fuselage and seats, as well as crash-resistant fuel cells.
The EC145 allows Cat. A operation up to the level of class 1 performance.
Passenger transportation |
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| Configuration | Pilots | Passengers |
| Standard seating | 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 8 | |
| High density seating | 1 | 11 |
| 2
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10 | |
Mission capacity |
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| Configuration | Pilots | Medical Attendants
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Others |
| Casualty evacuation
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1 | 4 | 1 stretcher
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| 1
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3 | 2 stretchers | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 stretchers | |
Dimensions |
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| Length (rotor rotating) | 13 m / 42.65 ft |
| Fuselage length | 10.20 m / 33.5 ft |
| Height | 3.96 m / 12.99 ft |
| Width (blades folded) | 3.12 m / 10.24 ft |
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Main rotor diameter |
11 m / 36.09 ft |
| Tail rotor diameter | 1.96 m / 6.43 ft
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Weights |
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| Maximum take-off weight | 3,585 kg / 7,913 lb |
| Empty weight, standard configuration | 1,792 kg / 3,951 lb |
| Useful load, standard configuration | 1,793 kg / 3,953 lb |
| Maximum cargo swing load | 1,500 kg / 3,307 lb |
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Standard fuel capacity |
694 kg / 1,530 lb |
Power plant |
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| 2 Turbomeca ARRIEL 1E2 turbine engines
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| Maximum power per engine, One Engine inoperative (OEI), 2.5 min power
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574 kW / 770 shp
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Performance at Max. GROSS WEIGHT, SL, ISA |
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| Max. Cruise speed | 246 km/h / 133 kts |
| Rate of climb | 8.1 m/s / 1,600 ft/min |
| Hover ceiling IGE at 3.300 kg (7,275 lbs) | 3,445 m / 11,300 ft |
| Hover ceiling OGE at 3,300 kg (7,275 lbs) | 3,445 m / 11,300 ft |
| Maximum range with standard tanks | 680 km / 370 nm |
Operating Limitations |
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| Maximum operating altitude | 5,485 m / 18,000 ft PA |
| Minimum temperature | - 45° C / - 49° F |
| Maximum temperature | ISA + 35° C / 95° F,
limited to + 50° C / 122° F |
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