Tue, Mar 20, 2007
Helo Orders Take Off In Australasia
AgustaWestland tells ANN the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust of
New Zealand recently purchased an A119 Koala helicopter -- one of
several orders the company has won in the Australasia region.
Representatives with the helomaker say the arrival of the Koala
at Base Hospital will dramatically improve the capability of the
Taranaki Rescue to provide emergency medical services in the
Taranaki district, ranging from Waikawau (Tirau Point) in the
north, inland to Tangarakau and south to the coast at
Waitotara.
With a maximum take-fff weight of 5,997 lb, the A119 Koala
offers payload and range capability AgustaWestland says is
unrivalled in its category. Powered by a single Pratt & Whitney
1,002 shp turbine engine, the A119 Koala excels in hot and high
conditions, even at maximum gross weight.
The A119 Koala is able to convert to a Medevac/EMS configuration
that can accommodate two stretchers together with full patient
access for the medical attendants and without any intrusion into
the cockpit area. The internal layout includes provision for the
installation of all necessary medical equipment to treat patients
whilst in transit.
The Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust has evolved from small
beginnings to become the preeminent provider of emergency medical
service in New Zealand. Its activities are supported by the
Government, via ACC and The Ministry of Health, which provide half
the funding, the remainder being met from the community, Lotto, Pub
Charities and local business sponsorship.
Since its first delivery of an A119 in the region to a private
customer in September 2000, AgustaWestland says more than 30 helos
have been delivered in Australia.
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