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Swiss-registered Airbus H145 (HB-ZQQ) receives maintenance in a hangar; tail boom and fenestron clearly visible.
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Part of a Helicopter tail that is getting serviced. Came all the way from Switzerland!!
Aircraft identity
Registration
HB-ZQQ
ICAO Type
EC45
Model
H145 (previously EC145 T2, BK117 D-2)
Manufacturer
Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter)
Airline
Swiss Air Ambulance / REGA
Livery
Swiss Air Ambulance / REGA (red with Swiss cross)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
2 × Safran Arriel 2E turboshafts
Length
13.64 m
Height
4 m
MTOW
3,800 kg
Range
680 km
Capacity
Up to 10 (1–2 crew 8–9 passengers or medical configuration)
Cruise Speed
246 km/h
Noise Rating
IEC 61672: not typically published for helicopters; meets ICAO Annex 16 Chapter 8/11
Location
Airport Code
CHC/NZCH
Airport Name
Christchurch International Airport
Camera
Device
iPhone 12 Pro
Lens
iPhone 12 Lense