Airbus Helicopters H145 (formerly EC145 T2)

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18 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

Airbus H145 (EC145 T2) in Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service livery, ready for emergency mission duty.

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Aircraft

H145 (formerly EC145 T2) EC45

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (red/yellow emergency rescue livery)

Airline

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service

Manufacturer

Airbus Helicopters

Gear

iPhone 12 Pro

Achievements

Heli Hero, Livery Legend, Airbus Aficionado

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Location

Christchurch International Airport

CHC/NZCH

-43.4890, 172.5320

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Commonly used modern twin-engine EMS (emergency medical services) helicopter, successor to the Eurocopter EC145, popular with rescue and police services worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare globally, but specific rescue/EMS configurations are less common and often fleet unique.

Safety & Events

Successfully used in many lifesaving missions, especially in tough rescue conditions along Australia\'s coastline.

Future Outlook

In active service; likely to remain a mainstay for EMS/operator fleets into the 2030s.

Specifications

2 × Safran Arriel 2E turboshaft

Engine

n/a (rotor diameter 11.00 m)

Wingspan

13.64 m

Length

680 km

Range

246 km/h

Speed

Up to 8 passengers 1-2 crew (configurable for medevac)

Capacity

3,800 kg

MTOW

3.95 m

Height

n/a (turboshaft)

Thrust

Approx. 85 dB; ICAO Chapter 8 compliant

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