Canada Takes Delivery Of First Airbus H145 Helicopter
Airbus is well-known as a global-leading manufacturer of commercial passenger airliners, but it also manufactures and sells helicopters, including military, civil, and luxury ACH (Airbus Corporate Helicopters) models. Where serving law-enforcement missions in Canada via helicopters is concerned, Airbus says it owns 83% of the market. In mid-December, however, Canada received its first Airbus H145, a medium-sized, twin-engine model that the country’s Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s Air Support Unit will use for various mission types.
The H145 Up Close
In addition to its Safran Arriel 2E engines, a digital-glass Helionix avionics system, and four-axis autopilot ability, the H145 includes a Fenestron shrouded tail rotor, large cabin, and rear-loading clamshell doors. Mission-specific equipment includes an external hoist and rope-down device that’s suitable for one or two people, a Trakka A800 searchlight, ERS (Enhanced Reality System), HMS (Health Monitoring System), FLIR (forward-looking infrared camera), night vision goggles, TFO (Tactical Flight Officer) workstation, and internal long-range fuel tank system.
Serving A Mission
The RCMP is basing the H145 out of its Lower Mainland District facility in British Columbia to bolster operations throughout the province; the helicopter will support Emergency Response Team day and night tactical deployments over water and land. The H145 will also enhance the RMCP’s fast-roping and hoisting options, help in missing persons cases, and assist in search and rescue operations.
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Source: Airbus
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