The story
The helicopter air ambulance of choice across Europe. Twin engines, IFR capable, room for a full medical team.
The five-blade H145 has a bearingless main rotor, certified in 2020, that adds about 150 kg of useful load.
Quick answers
How do you identify a H145 D3?
Five-blade main rotor (vs four on earlier H145). Fenestron tail rotor. Latest Airbus light twin.
What does a H145 D3 sound like?
Five-blade rotor is significantly quieter than four-blade predecessors.
How fast is the H145 D3?
Top speed is 145 kts.
How many passengers does the H145 D3 carry?
Up to 9.
How far can the H145 D3 fly?
Range is about 350 nmi.
How big is the H145 D3?
It is 44 ft 5 in long and 35 ft 5 in across the rotor.
When did the H145 D3 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1999 (EC145); five-blade rotor certified 2020.
How many H145 D3s have been built?
1,600+ (H145 family) built.
How rare is a H145 D3 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first H145 D3 catch is worth 25 points.

