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Thu, Aug 29, 2019

Second Five-Bladed H145 Prototype Performs First Flight

First Prototype Conducting High-Altitude Tests In South America

Earlier this month, the second prototype of the new five-bladed H145 took off for its maiden flight at the Airbus Helicopters site in Donauwörth. The helicopter will be used for additional flight tests to achieve EASA certification of the new five-bladed H145 in early 2020.

The first prototype is currently performing a high altitude test campaign in South America. The second prototype will be mainly used for autopilot testing, performance and airframe structural validation.

The new H145, that was unveiled at Heli-Expo this year in Atlanta, offers 330 pounds of additional useful load, while also raising the bar for in-flight comfort, simplicity, and connectivity.

The H145 is Airbus' latest member of its 4-ton-class twin-engine rotorcraft product range – with designed-in mission capability and flexibility, especially in high and hot operating conditions. Compact in size, this helicopter’s small footprint and large, flexible cabin make it the aircraft of choice for a variety of civil missions.

(Image provided with Airbus news release)

FMI: www.airbus.com

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