Introduction
As the quietest helicopter in its class, the twin-engine H145 offers exceptional performance along with upgraded main and tail rotor systems. This guarantees an unprecedented level of performance in both hover and one-engine inoperative conditions.
Technical description
Performance
Hover ceiling OGE
2,729 m
8,955 ft
Hover ceiling IGE
3,807 m
12,490 ft
Recommended cruise speed
241 km/h
130 kts
Max* range with standard fuel tanks at SL
650 km
351 nm
Max* endurance with standard fuel tanks SL
3 h 35 min
3 h 35 min
Flight envelope (temperature)
-45°C +50°C
-45°C +50°C
Max altitude for TO and landing
6,096 m
20,000 ft
Sound level during level flight
85.7 dB
85.7 dB
Dimensions
D-value
13.54 m
44.42 ft
Rotor diameter
10.8 m
35.43 ft
Internal volume (cabin and cargo compartment)
6.03 m3
213.16 cu. ft
Characteristics
Crew + passengers
1 or 2 pilots and up to 10 pax
1 or 2 pilots and up to 10 pax
Max takeoff weight (MTOW)
3,800 kg
8,378 lb
Max takeoff weight with external load
3,800 kg
8,378 lb
Useful load
1,905 kg
4,200 lb
Engine
2 x Safran Helicopter - Arriel 2E
2 x Safran Helicopter - Arriel 2
Standard fuel tank capacity
723 kg
1,593.9 lb
Takeoff power
667 kW / 894 shp
667 kW / 894 shp
Empty weight, Baseline Aircraft Definitions
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Maximum dual cargo hook load (single hook)
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
load (HEC class D)
800 kg
1,764 lb
Configurations
The H145’s compact footprint, unobstructed cabin and flat floor from nose to tail lend themselves to a full range of applications, including law enforcement, HEMS, and passenger transport.
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Documents
Brochures

Civil Range Brochure
Civil Range Brochure

Brochure H145
Brochure H145

Brochure ACH145
Brochure ACH145
Missions

Brochure Mission Police
Brochure LAW ENFORCEMENT

Mission Search and Rescue Brochure
Brochure Mission Search and Rescue

Mission Firefighting Brochure
Firefighting

Mission-HEMS Brochure
LIFE SAVING

Offshore Wind Energy
Offshore Wind Energy
Infographics

H145-Infographic

H145 disaster relief infographic
H145 disaster relief infographic
- Brochures
- Missions
- Infographics

Civil Range Brochure
Civil Range Brochure

Brochure H145
Brochure H145

Brochure ACH145
Brochure ACH145

Brochure Mission Police
Brochure LAW ENFORCEMENT

Mission Search and Rescue Brochure
Brochure Mission Search and Rescue

Mission Firefighting Brochure
Firefighting

Mission-HEMS Brochure
LIFE SAVING

Offshore Wind Energy
Offshore Wind Energy

H145-Infographic

H145 disaster relief infographic
H145 disaster relief infographic