Crew | 2 | The EC-145 is a Part 29 twin-engine light utility helicopter operating under an Experimental Airworthiness Certificate. It is fully instrumented for loads and vibrations and serves as a flying laboratory. NTPS uses the EC-145 for Systems, Performance and Flying Qualities flight test instruction. |
Passengers | 5 | |
Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | |
Country of Origin | Germany | |
Engine | Allison 250-C20B | |
Power | 530 HP | |
Rotor Diameter | 36 ft 1 in | |
Disk Area | 1,020 ft2 | |
Length | 42 ft 9 in | |
Height | 11 ft 4 in | |
MTOW | 7,904 lbs | |
Fuel | 1,594 lbs | |
Range | 462 nm | |
Vne | 145 Kias | |
Service Ceiling | 17,190 ft |