Sun, Mar 30, 2008
On Friday, March 28th, Geisinger Life Flight rolled out its
first, state-of-the-art EC145 from American Eurocopter. The
helicopter is the first of five in the Geisinger Life Flight fleet
and was introduced at the Life Flight base in State
College, Pennsylvania.
The EC145 was selected by Geisinger Life Flight in September
2006 as the product to invigorate its five-helicopter fleet
consisting of Eurocopter BK117s and Sikorsky S76s.
The BK117 was introduced to the U.S. AMS market in the early
1980's and Geisinger Life Flight was one of the first AMS
organizations in the United States to operate it. Geisinger Life
Flight chose the EC145 because of the aircraft's single pilot IFR
capabilities, its twin-engine performance and reliability, advanced
electronics, its NVG compatible cockpit, the spacious cabin and its
ability to operate in a wide range of operating conditions.
Powered by two Turbomeca ARRIEL engines, the EC145 delivers a
top speed of 145 kts and a fast cruising speed of 131 kts. Its
service ceiling is 17,200 ft., and the EC145 climbs at a rate 1,600
ft/minute. With standard tanks, the EC145 has a range of 370
nautical miles, and can fly in temperatures ranging from -31 to 122
degrees Fahrenheit.
The helicopter's spacious cabin has room for two pilots and
three medical practitioners with space for two patient litters and
a comprehensive equipment bay. Built with high set main and tail
rotors, the EC145 is fast, safe, and provides in excess of 135
cubic feet of cabin volume.
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