Eurocopter EC145

The versatile twin-engine helicopter built for medical and utility missions.

Overview

Eurocopter France ICAO: EC45 1999–Present Active $8.7 million

The Eurocopter EC145 was introduced in the early 2000s as a light twin-engine helicopter. Designed for emergency medical, law enforcement, and transport roles, it offers a spacious cabin for its size. The aircraft has been widely exported.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Turbomeca Arriel 1E2 turboshafts
Engine type
Turboshaft
Power
2 × 740 shp · 552 kW
Avionics
Thales Avionics MEGHAS Flight Control Display System, FADEC
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
11
Crew
—
Cabin width
5 ft 1 in  ·  1.55 m
Cabin height
4 ft 2 in  ·  1.27 m
Cabin length
11 ft 3 in  ·  3.42 m
Exterior length
42 ft 9 in  ·  13.03 m
Tail height
13 ft 0 in  ·  3.96 m
Fuselage diameter
5 ft 8 in  ·  1.73 m
Wing span
36 ft 1 in  ·  11.00 m
Baggage volume
47 ft³  ·  1.3 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
7,900 lb  ·  3,600 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
3,950 lb  ·  1,800 kg
Fuel capacity
230 gal · 900 L · 700 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
133 kt  ·  153 mph  ·  246 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
372 nm  ·  430 mi  ·  690 km
Fuel burn
2.09 nm/gal  ·  1.02 km/L
Ceiling
17,200 ft  ·  5,200 m
Rate of climb
1,600 ft/min  ·  8 m/s
Takeoff distance
—
Landing distance
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Operational Context

Eurocopter EC145 — light twin-engine utility helicopter

The EC145 first flew in 1999 and entered service in 2002. It features a conventional tail rotor and large rear cabin doors. The helicopter is designed to accommodate stretchers and specialized equipment.

Two turboshaft engines producing approximately 740 shaft horsepower each power the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches 135 knots (250 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 7,900 pounds (3,583 kg).

The EC145 has become a standard platform for emergency services worldwide. Later variants introduced rotor and avionics upgrades. The aircraft remains active in both civil and military configurations.