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Westpac Rescue Airbus H145 helicopter on stand-by at the airport apron, equipped for life-saving medical missions.
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Aircraft identity
Registration
ZK-IMN
ICAO Type
EC45
Model
H145 (formerly MBB/Kawasaki BK117 D-2/EC145 T2)
Manufacturer
Airbus Helicopters
Airline
Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Livery
Rescue/Medical (Westpac Rescue Helicopter)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
2 × Safran Arriel 2E turboshaft engines
Thrust
Each 894 shp (667 kW)
Wingspan
Main rotor diameter: 11.00 m
Length
13.64 m
Height
3.90 m
MTOW
3,800 kg
Range
680 km
Capacity
Pilot up to 11, often configured for 2 crew 6–8 passengers/medics
Cruise Speed
246 km/h
Noise Rating
EPNdB: 80.9 (standing takeoff, ICAO Chapter 8/14 compliant)
Location
Airport Code
CHC/NZCH
Airport Name
Christchurch International Airport
Camera
Device
iPhone 12 Pro