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- Sep 13, 201290% CONFIDENCEfrom the source
ADAC Orders 14 EC145 T2 Rescue Helicopters, the Future H145
- On 13 September 2012 at ILA Berlin, ADAC Air Rescue signed an order under a framework agreement for 14 EC145 T2 and 3 EC135 P2e helicopters, for delivery 2013-2017[4]
- The order renews the BK117 fleet; ADAC's commitment to new helicopters and SAR equipment exceeds 130 million euros[4]
- It was unveiled at Heli Expo 2011, renamed H145 in 2015, and Donauworth is the main plant[3]
Notable features
- The EC145 T2 is an upgrade of the EC145, itself based on the MBB/Kawasaki BK 117 C1; Airbus describes the H145 as a four-tonne-class twin-engine helicopter for emergency medical services, law enforcement, search and rescue and passenger transport[2][3]
- The EC145 T2 has Arriel 2E engines with FADEC, a Fenestron tail rotor and a four-axis autopilot[3][4]
- Other changes over the EC145 include more powerful 775 kW (1,039 shp) Arriel 2E engines, upgraded main and tail rotor gearboxes, increasingly digital modular avionics with three large LCD displays, and a 3,700 kg maximum takeoff weight[3]
- Airbus says the Fenestron shrouded tail rotor lowers power demand in forward flight and sound and vibration levels, and each Arriel 2E has dual-channel FADEC and a 5,000-hour time between overhaul[2]
- In Airbus's current H145 figures it is certified for single-pilot VFR and IFR flight with the Helionix avionics suite, carries two stretchers plus up to three medical crew in EMS layout, cruises at 241 km/h and has a range of about 650 km on standard tanks[2]
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- [1]90%youtube.com/watch?v=-QEk75BNez4youtube.com· Posted Sep 15, 2026· Starts Sep 13, 2012 ✓· 33% of score
HeliHub[4] reported the order was announced at the ILA Berlin Air Show on 13 September 2012, for 14 EC145 T2 and 3 EC135 P2e helicopters delivered 2013-2017.
- [2]90%H145 | Multi-Role Light-Twin Helicopter | Airbusairbus.com· Added Sep 22, 2026· 34% of score
Airbus's own H145 page calls it a "four-tonne-class twin-engine helicopter" with two Safran Arriel 2E engines on dual-channel FADEC, a 5,000-hour TBO, Helionix avionics, a Fenestron tail rotor, EMS layout of two stretchers plus up to three medical crew, 241 km/h and about 650 km range.
- [3]70%Airbus Helicopters H145en.wikipedia.org· Added Sep 15, 2026· 33% of score
Confirms the EC145 T2 to H145 rename and Donauwörth as the production site depicted in the film.[1]
- [4]90%ADAC orders 14 EC145T2 and 3 EC135P2ehelihub.com· Published Sep 13, 2012· Starts Sep 13, 2012· 0% of score
Trade press report from the announcement date giving the exact helicopter counts, models, manufacturer and delivery window.[1]
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