Wed, Jul 05, 2017
Allows Operators To Take Off With Up To 220 Pounds More Useful Load
Airbus Helicopters has announced an Alternate Gross Weight (AGW) for the H145 helicopter of 3,800 kg (approx. 8,400 pounds), allowing operators of the aircraft to take off with up to 220 pounds more useful load. It brings additional benefit especially for law enforcement, para-public or military missions offering the possibility to carry for example more fuel, mission equipment or passengers.
"Since the entry-in-service of the new H145 in 2014 Airbus Helicopters has continued its efforts to improve the power and performance of the aircraft according to our customers’ needs," said Axel Humpert, Airbus Helicopters Head of H145 Program. "The new Alternate Gross Weight of 3,800 kg is a significant increase for a light-twin helicopter and offers real added value for H145 operators.”
The AGW of 8,400 pounds is linked to a temporary restricted flight envelope until 100 kg of fuel are consumed after approximately 20 minutes. It requires a logging of AGW times with a slight impact on Direct Maintenance Costs. The AGW does not apply to Cat. A flights where performance with one engine inoperative is relevant.
The H145 is the most advanced member of Airbus Helicopters’ multi-purpose twin-engine category. The EC145/H145 family combines a total of over four million flight hours and more than 1,100 rotorcraft are in service worldwide. Thanks to its compact size, the large and flexible cabin reconfiguration, powerful engines and the latest Helionix avionics suite with four-axis-autopilot the H145 is the aircraft of choice for a great variety of missions.
(Image provided with Airbus Helicopters news release)
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