Specifications
AI Description
- Model: H145D3 // BK117 D-3
- Condition: New
- Completion: Q2 2026
- Engine Type: Safran Arriel 2E turboshaft engines (2 engines, both SNEW)
- Modifications:
- Search & landing light, LED
- Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) certification
- External hoist (RH, fixed provisions)
- Single cargo hook system (Onboard, fixed provisions)
- Searchlight A800 (Trakka) with basic LH, fixed provisions
- Avionics:
- ADS-B Equipped
- Artificial Horizon
- ELT
- Airborne Weather Radar
- Traffic Avoidance System
- GPS/NAV/COM GTN 750Xi (Garmin) for pilot and copilot
- Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (H-TWAS) - Helionix
- Synthetic Vision System (SVS) - Helionix
- Additional Equipment:
- Dual Controls
- Air Conditioning System (ACS)
- High visibility paint for main rotor blades
- Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system
- Interior Configuration:
- Passenger / Utility
- 8 club seats (standard arrangement)
- High-density seating for 9 (3 FWD / 3 LH / 3 RH)
- Inspection Status: Airworthy
- Exterior: Factory new paint scheme - 2026
About this Model
Overview
The Airbus H145 D3 is the five-blade evolution of the H145 family, positioned as a light twin for operators who need a small footprint but want strong lift margins, modern avionics, and flexible interiors. The additional rotor blade primarily targets improved useful load and reduced vibration without materially increasing overall size, making it a fit for mixed missions that alternate between passenger transport and equipment-heavy work.
Mission Fit
In typical use the H145 D3 is selected for multi-stop days, confined-area operations, and missions that benefit from strong hover performance and quick reconfiguration. It is commonly configured to swap between passenger seating, medical interiors, and utility layouts with minimal downtime, supporting operators who value one airframe across multiple roles.
Cabin
Cabin experience is driven by mission configuration: the airframe supports practical access for loading and patient handling, with a flat-floor style utility cabin and wide openings that help crews work efficiently. Compared with earlier variants, the five-blade system is generally associated with lower perceived vibration, which can improve comfort for passengers and reduce fatigue on longer duty days.