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Main description

The 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.

 


 

Technical Data

Characteristics

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
 Configuration  Pilots  Passengers
 Standard seating 1  9
2  8
 High density seating 1  11
2
 10

Mission capacity
 Configuration  Pilots  Medical Attendants
 Others
Casualty evacuation
1 4 1 stretcher
1
3 2 stretchers
2 2 2 stretchers

Dimensions
Height  (rotor turning)

                                   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

Main rotor diameter

11 m / 36.09 ft
Tail rotor diameter 1.96 m / 6.43 ft
Weights
Maximum take-off weight 3,585 kg /  7,913 lbs
Empty weight, standard configuration 1,792 kg / 3,951 lbs
Useful load, standard configuration 1,793 kg / 3,953 lbs
Maximum cargo swing load 1,500 kg / 3,307 lbs

Standard fuel capacity

694 kg / 1,530 lbs
Power plant
2 Turbomeca ARRIEL 1E2 turbine engines
Maximum power per engine,  One Engine inoperative (OEI), 2.5 min power
 574 kW / 770 shp
Performance at Max. GROSS WEIGHT, SL, ISA
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
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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