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Airbus Helicopters H145 / EC145 (UH-72 Lakota) EC45
The Airbus H145, formerly the EC145, is a light twin-engine helicopter used for medical, police and military roles. The US Army flies it as the UH-72 Lakota.
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Specifications
- ICAO code
- EC45
- First flight
- 1999
- Typical cruise
- 130 kt / 150 mph
- Service ceiling
- 18,000 ft
- Range
- 370 nm / 426 mi
- Capacity
- 1-2 pilots and up to 9 passengers
- Length
- 13 m / 43 ft
- Rotor diameter
- 11 m / 36 ft
Engines: 2 x Safran Arriel turboshafts. Family: H145. Figures are typical published values, rounded; real performance depends on variant, weight and conditions.
What it does in US skies
H145s fly air ambulance and law enforcement missions across the US, and Army Lakotas handle training and National Guard support. It is common near hospitals and Army bases.
Main US operators: US Army (UH-72 Lakota), Air medical operators, Police departments.
How to recognize a H145
- Rear clamshell doors for stretcher loading
- Two engines mounted on top of a tall cabin
- Open tail rotor on older EC145s, enclosed fenestron on newer H145s
- Taller, boxier cabin than the H135
How it looks on a flight tracker
Usually flies below 3,000 feet at 110 to 135 knots. Army Lakotas may show military callsigns or limited details.
History
The EC145 first flew in 1999, developed from the MBB/Kawasaki BK 117. The US Army selected it as the UH-72A Lakota in 2006.
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What is the ICAO code for the Airbus Helicopters H145 / EC145 (UH-72 Lakota)?
The ICAO aircraft type designator for the Airbus Helicopters H145 / EC145 (UH-72 Lakota) is EC45. Flight trackers and flight plans use this four-character code.
How fast does the H145 fly?
The Airbus Helicopters H145 / EC145 (UH-72 Lakota) typically cruises at about 130 knots true airspeed (about 150 mph). Ground speed on a tracker varies with the wind.
How high can the H145 fly?
Its service ceiling is about 18,000 ft.