Eurocopter EC145

{{short description|Twin-engine light utility helicopter}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2026}} {{Use British English|date=April 2026}}

{{Infobox aircraft | name = EC145 H145 | image = File:Stanford EC145.jpg | caption = A EC145 from the [[Stanford University Medical Center|Stanford Medical Center]] | type = Light [[utility helicopter]] | national_origin = Multinational | manufacturer = [[Eurocopter]] / [[Kawasaki Aerospace Company]] [[Airbus Helicopters]] | designer = | first_flight = 12 June 1999 | introduction = 2002 | retired = | status = In service | more_users = | produced = 1999–present | number_built = 1,600 (June 2023)<ref name="june23prod2"/> | developed_from = [[MBB/Kawasaki BK 117]] | variants = [[Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota]] }}

The '''Airbus Helicopters H145''' (formerly the '''Eurocopter EC145''') is a twin-engine light [[utility helicopter]] developed and manufactured by [[Airbus Helicopters]]. Originally designated as the ''BK 117'', the H145 is based upon the [[MBB/Kawasaki BK 117|MBB/Kawasaki BK 117 C1]], which became a part of the combined Eurocopter line-up in 1992 with the merger of [[Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm]]'s helicopter division of [[Daimler-Benz]] into Eurocopter. The helicopter was initially named EC145; an updated version, EC145 T2, was renamed H145 in 2015. The helicopter was significantly updated in the 2020s with a [[fenestron]] replacing the traditional tail rotor, followed later by a 5-blade main rotor head.

The H145 is a twin-engine aircraft and can carry up to nine passengers along with two crew, depending on customer configuration. The helicopter is marketed for passenger transport, corporate transport, [[emergency medical services]] (EMS), [[search and rescue]], parapublic and utility roles.

Military variants of the helicopter have also been produced under various designations, such as H145M or [[Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota|UH-72]], and have been used for training, logistics, medical evacuation, reconnaissance, light attack, and troop-transport operations. Noted military users in terms of numbers include the United States which operates nearly 500 with National Guard, and Germany where it is used for SAR, Special Operations, and more.

==Development== ===Origins=== [[File:Eurocopter EC 145, France - Gendarmerie JP6591482.jpg|thumb|French ''Gendarmerie'' EC145, 2009]] [[File:Airbus EC-145 Posé sommaire de la Sécurité Civile Française 4.jpg|thumb|The initial version with traditional tail rotor]] The EC145 was a joint development between Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm, subsequently Eurocopter and [[Kawasaki Heavy Industries]] on the basis of their successful prior jointly produced [[MBB/Kawasaki BK 117|BK 117 C1]]. Rather than pursuing an entirely clean sheet design, the forward cockpit and modern avionics of Eurocopter's [[Eurocopter EC 135|EC 135]] were adopted in combination with the proven BK 117's rear section; ''[[Flight International]]'' described the new helicopter, originally designed as BK 117 C2, as being "90% a combination of these two aircraft [The EC135 and BK 117 C1]".<ref>Gray 2002, p. 30</ref> However, there were significant areas of redesign, advantages held by the EC145 over its predecessor include possessing a greater range and payload capacity, a considerably increased and uninterrupted [[Aircraft cabin|cabin]] area, reduced vibration and noise emissions, and measures to simplify maintenance and minimise operational costs.<ref>Gray 2002, p. 30-31.</ref> The noise signature of the EC145 is reportedly 60% lower than that of the BK 117 C1.<ref>Wagstaff, Bill. [http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aviation-international-news/2008-05-21/ec-145-bows-quietly "EC 145 bows in quietly."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117030333/http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aviation-international-news/2008-05-21/ec-145-bows-quietly |date=17 November 2015 }} ''AIN Online'', 21 May 2008.</ref>

The new model was type-certificated as the BK 117 C2; in December 1997, it was selected by the French Defense and Civil Guard for air rescue mission, 31 EC145s were ordered to replace their fleet of ageing [[Aérospatiale Alouette III]] in a deal costing $170 million.<ref>[http://www.eurocopter.com/site/en/ref/1979:-BK-117_466-135.html "1979: BK 117."] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921155051/http://www.eurocopter.com/site/en/ref/1979%3A-BK-117_466-135.html |date=21 September 2013 }} ''Eurocopter'', Retrieved: 31 March 2013.</ref><ref>Gray 2002, p. 31.</ref> The first EC145 completed its maiden flight at [[Donauwörth]], Germany, on 12 June 1999; Eurocopter conducted a major publicity event for the emerging type at the US Helicopter Association International Show in February 2000.<ref>[http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1999/1999%20-%201999.html "Eurocopter/Kawasaki fly EC145."] ''Flight International'', July 1999, p. 22.</ref> Safety certification of the EC145 was awarded by the German ''[[Luftfahrt-Bundesamt]]''<ref>{{cite web|date=19 June 2020|title=Type Certificate Data Sheet No. EASA.R.0|url=https://www.easa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/dfu/TCDS_EASA_R010_AHD_BK117_Issue_17.pdf|access-date=6 April 2021|website=European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)|archive-date=18 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118200812/https://www.easa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/dfu/TCDS_EASA_R010_AHD_BK117_Issue_17.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> and Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau{{citation needed|date=April 2013}} in December 2000; and by the United States [[Federal Aviation Administration]] (FAA) in January 2002.<ref>{{cite web |date=25 November 2020|title=Type Certificate Data Sheet No. H13E|url=https://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgMakeModel.nsf/0/7b299e3cec6fb6d68625862c005d1107/$FILE/H13EU_Rev18.pdf|access-date=6 April 2021|website=Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)}}</ref>

Eurocopter and Kawasaki have an agreement to independently manufacture and market the rotorcraft, while working collaboratively on development and upgrades. Eurocopter has a 60% production workshare, which includes the main and tail rotors, intermediate and tail [[gearbox]]es, control systems, cockpit and tail structure, and landing gear; Kawasaki has a 40% workshare, comprising the fuselage structure, main transmission, electrical and fuel systems.<ref>[https://www.flightglobal.com/FlightPDFArchive/2004/2004-09%20-%200793.PDF "A Marriage that Lasted."] ''Flight International'', p. 30. 31 May 2004.</ref> Kawasaki uses the designation BK 117 C2 for the type and sells/produces the aircraft in the Asian market; Eurocopter sells the type globally under the EC145 designation. In November 2004, with the termination of production of [[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries]]' [[Mitsubishi MH2000|MH2000]], the BK 117 C2 became the only civil helicopter in production in Japan.<ref>[http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/2004/2004-09%20-%202236.html "Low level of interest forces Mitsubishi to halt sales of MH2000."] ''Flight International'', November 2004, p. 23.</ref> In August 2010, it was announced that the partnership between Eurocopter and Kawasaki on the development and production of the EC145 had been extended until at least 2025.<ref>Sarsfield, Kate. [https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/eurocopter-and-kawasaki-extend-ec145-partnership-345642/ "Eurocopter and Kawasaki extend EC145 partnership."] ''Flight International'', 2 August 2010.</ref>

===Further development=== [[File:G-WROL Eurocopter EC145 Helicopter Babcock Mission Critical Services Onshore Ltd Op for Welsh Air Ambulance (35928436820).jpg|thumb|left|EC145 T2 with fenestron]] [[File:Elisoccorso I-FNTS.JPG|thumb|Internal view of an EC145's cabin]] [[File:150610-Z-II459-064 (18563595159).jpg|thumb|Fisheye view from cabin of a military version in flight]]

In 2011, Eurocopter launched an upgraded EC145 model, designated ''EC145 T2'', unveiling the new type at Heli Expo 2011. The EC145 T2 is designed to significantly increase the aircraft's performance, featuring new [[Turbomeca Arriel|Arriel 2E]] turboshaft engines, dual-digital Full Authority Digital Engine Controls (FADEC), Eurocopter's [[Fenestron]] shrouded tail rotor design, and upgraded tail and main rotor gear boxes. Considerable differences and improvements were introduced to the cockpit and aircraft subsystems, including the adoption of increasingly digital avionics and a fully [[Modularity|modular]] approach to these systems; amongst the biggest changes is a sophisticated 4-axis autopilot.<ref name = "avio 2011 t2">[http://www.avionews.com/index.php?corpo=see_news_home.php&news_id=1126630&pagina_chiamante=index.php "Eurocopter expands its product line with the EC-145T2 helicopter."] ''Avio News'', 7 April 2011.</ref> In April 2014, airworthiness certification from the [[European Aviation Safety Agency]] for the EC145 T2 was received, FAA certification followed in October 2014.<ref>Johnson, Oliver. [http://www.verticalmag.com/news/article/FAAcertifiesAirbusHelicoptersEC145T2 "FAA certifies Airbus Helicopters EC145 T2."] ''Vertical'', 15 October 2014.</ref>

The primary manufacturing facility for the EC145 is located at [[Donauwörth]] in [[Germany]], which is Eurocopter's second-largest site after [[Marignane]] in France.<ref>Gubisch, Michael. [https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/in-focus-eurocopter-steps-up-donauw246rth-site-375884/ "IN FOCUS: Eurocopter steps up Donauwörth site."] ''Flight International'', 31 August 2012.</ref> In 2014, Airbus Helicopters announced that 50 EC145 T2s would be manufactured in 2015; the production was expected to eventually rise to 70 helicopters per year.<ref name = "flight t2 launch"/>

Since 2011, Eurocopter has been developing an [[optionally piloted vehicle]] (OPV) variant of the EC145. Test flights of the ''EC145 OPV'', including unmanned flights, began in 2013. The system, designed to plug into the EC145's existing avionics, is capable of autonomous operation or alternatively being controlled by human operators either via the cockpit or from a ground control station. The technology, which is reported to be compatible with a number of Eurocopter's range of helicopters, is intended for both civil and military applications.<ref>Perry, Dominic. [http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/eurocopter-demonstrates-unmanned-ec145-385178/ "Eurocopter demonstrates unmanned EC145."] ''Flight International'', 25 April 2013.</ref> In an emergency situation, such as systems failure, the EC145 OPV is programmed to enter into an automated hover-to-land procedure to safely land the aircraft.<ref>Osbourne, Anthony. [http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/awx_04_25_2013_p0-573573.xml "Eurocopter Tests Optionally Piloted Capability On EC145."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130519164357/http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/awx_04_25_2013_p0-573573.xml |date=19 May 2013 }} ''Aviation Week'', 25 April 2013.</ref> In March 2015, Airbus Helicopter's Chief Technical Officer Jean-Brice Dumont stated that there were no firm plans for the EC145 OPV to proceed to production, but investment in the project was continuing.<ref>Drwiega, Andrew. [http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/topstories/Airbus-Helicopters-Endures-Challenging-Year-of-Change-and-Integration_84260.html#.VkjlYssnyUk "Airbus Helicopters Endures Challenging Year of Change and Integration."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117023717/http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/topstories/Airbus-Helicopters-Endures-Challenging-Year-of-Change-and-Integration_84260.html#.VkjlYssnyUk |date=17 November 2015 }} ''Rotor & Wing'', 10 March 2015.</ref>

In July 2014, Airbus Helicopter launched the ''EC145e'', a lightened and lower cost version of the standard EC145, achieved by the removal of some avionics for autopilot and single-pilot IFR functions. Intended as a basic model for tasks such as aerial firefighting and utility work, it has been also viewed as a replacement for ageing [[MBB Bo 105]] rotorcraft.<ref name = "more less"/><ref>Perry, Dominic. [https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/airbus-helicopters-launches-reduced-weight-ec145-402258/ "Airbus Helicopters launches reduced weight EC145."] ''Flight International'', 31 July 2014.</ref> In April 2015, the EASA issued its certification for the EC145e. In 2015, Metro Aviation entered into an arrangement with Airbus Helicopters to offer various mission-specific customisations for the EC145e and operate as a reseller for the variant.<ref name = "more less">Maher, Guy R. [http://www.verticalmag.com/features/features_article/Whenlessismore "When Less is More."] ''Vertical'', 29 October 2015.</ref> In 2015, the EC145 was rebranded as the ''H145'' by Airbus Helicopters.

In March 2019, Airbus Helicopters announced that it was developing, in cooperation with Japanese manufacturer [[Kawasaki Heavy Industries|Kawasaki]], an upgraded model of the H145. Chiefly amongst its new features were a new bearingless five-bladed main rotor that incorporates the [[Blue Edge]] rotor blade, the testing of which had commenced in April 2018. Furthermore, such changes are able to be retrofitted to existing H145s. The upgrade reportedly increases payload capacity by {{convert|150|kg|abbr=on}} and will be able to be retrofitted to existing H145s. EASA certification is expected in the first quarter of 2020.<ref>{{cite AV media|date=7 March 2019|title=New H145 with five-bladed rotor|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxF39KG4bbQ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/bxF39KG4bbQ |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|medium=Television production|publisher=Airbus Helicopters|access-date=27 June 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Johnson |first1=Oliver |title=Airbus Helicopters launches 5-bladed H145 upgrade |url=https://www.verticalmag.com/news/airbus-helicopters-launches-5-bladed-h145-upgrade/ |access-date=26 June 2019 |work=Vertical |date=4 March 2019}}</ref>

==== Production ==== Over 1600 of the H145 family had been produced by June 2023.<ref name="june23prod2">{{cite web |last=Huber |first=Mark |title=Airbus H145 a Popular Choice for European Air Ambulances {{!}} AIN |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-06-19/airbus-h145-popular-choice-european-air-ambulances |access-date=3 May 2024 |website=Aviation International News}}</ref>

==Design== [[File:Private, VP-CPB, Airbus Helicopters H145 (40700080773).jpg|left|thumb|Civilian Airbus Helicopter H145]] [[File:Bottom view of a "Pegaso 01" helicopter.jpg|thumb|EC145 with 4-blade main rotor]] [[File:Airbus Helicopters H145 on final delivery.jpg|thumb|H145 on delivery to Germany for SAR]] [[File:Truenorth Helicopters (VH-TNG) Eurocopter EC145 (MBB-BK 117 C-2) arriving at Wagga Wagga Airport (3).jpg|thumb|Side view of H145 C-2 version]] The EC145 features a larger cabin space than the older [[MBB/Kawasaki BK 117|BK 117 C1]] helicopter with internal space increased by 46 cm (18 in) in length and 13 cm (5 in) in width, increasing cabin volume by {{convert|1.0|m3|abbr=on}} to {{convert|6.0|m3|abbr=on}}. Other improvements over the BK 117 include an increased maximum take-off weight and greater range, achieved partially by the adoption of [[composite material|composite]] rotor blades, which were derived from the smaller EC135. The EC145 has a hingeless rotor system with a monolithic [[titanium]] hub; the helicopter was originally powered by a pair of [[Turboméca Arriel]] 1E2 [[turboshaft]] engines, later aircraft are powered by the upgraded Turboméca Arriel 2E engine.<ref name="euro tech">{{citation |url=http://www.eurocopter.com/site/en/ref/Technology_1122.html |title=Technology |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130704223419/http://www.eurocopter.com/site/en/ref/Technology_1122.html |archive-date=4 July 2013 |publisher=Eurocopter |access-date= 31 March 2013}}</ref> A key feature of the rotorcraft is the variable rotorspeed and torque matching system (VARTOMS), derived from the BK 117, which Eurocopter has attributed as making the EC145 "the quietest helicopter in its class".<ref name="euro tech design">[http://www.eurocopter.com/site/en/ref/Technology_94.html "Advanced Technology and Design."] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130425043926/http://www.eurocopter.com/site/en/ref/Technology_94.html |date=25 April 2013 }} ''Eurocopter'', Retrieved: 31 March 2013.</ref>

The EC145 is fitted with an [[glass cockpit|all-glass cockpit]], consists of a [[Thales Group|Thales Avionics]] MEGHAS Flight Control Display System with [[Active-matrix liquid crystal display|active matrix liquid crystal displays]] (LCDs); it can be piloted by either one or two pilots.<ref name = "rotor wing"/> A number of systems are independently redundant, including the autopilot system, hydraulic boost, transmission lubrication, and some of the onboard sensors.<ref name = "rotor wing"/> The EC145 T2 features additional and newer avionics systems, such as a full 4-axis autopilot and dual-channel [[Full Authority Digital Engine Control]] (FADEC); three large LCD primary displays were also introduced to control these systems.<ref name = "avio 2011 t2"/> The type is fully capable of Category A operations;<ref name = "euro tech"/> in November 2008, an EC145 performed the first medical transport flights under instrument flight rules (IFR) in Europe; the type is able to fly entirely under GPS navigation from takeoff to final approach when required.<ref>[http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=77ecebb5-7d4c-4f4f-a9ac-b4120c974b81 "Eurocopter Teams With French Authorities To Test New Medevac Route."] ''Aero News Network'', 28 November 2008.</ref> The EC145 is also the first civil helicopter to be fitted with [[night vision]]-compatible cockpit instrumentation and lighting straight off the production line.<ref>[http://www.aviationtoday.com/regions/usa/Rotorcraft-Report-Eurocopter-Gets-NVG-Nod-for-EC145_14495.html#.UVeTMIlwZMM "Rotorcraft Report: Eurocopter Gets NVG Nod for EC145."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110904090106/http://www.aviationtoday.com/regions/usa/Rotorcraft-Report-Eurocopter-Gets-NVG-Nod-for-EC145_14495.html#.UVeTMIlwZMM |date=4 September 2011 }} ''Aviation Today'', 1 August 2007.</ref><ref name = "medical marks">Dubois, Thierry. [http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aviation-international-news/2006-10-30/european-medical-operators-give-ec-145-high-marks "European medical operators give the EC 145 high marks."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117015255/http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aviation-international-news/2006-10-30/european-medical-operators-give-ec-145-high-marks |date=17 November 2015 }} ''AIN Online'', 30 October 2006.</ref>

Typical cabin arrangements allows for eight passengers in a club seating configuration, or nine passengers in a high density seating configuration, passenger seating is designed for quick rearrangement based upon current demands.<ref name = "rotor wing"/> The cabin can be accessed either through sliding doors in either side of the aircraft or via large clamshell doors at the rear of the cabin; in combination with the high mounted tail boom, the clamshell doors are designed to provide safe clearance for loading and unloading activities even while the rotors are turning. In an [[Emergency medical services|EMS]]/[[casualty evacuation]] arrangement, the EC145 can carry up to two stretchered patients with three accompanying medical staff.<ref name = "rotor wing">Bower, Ron. [http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/commercial/ems/1496.html#.UVd3gYlFBMM "Flying The EC145."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110812051340/http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/commercial/ems/1496.html#.UVd3gYlFBMM |date=12 August 2011 }} ''Rotor & Wing'', 1 April 2006.</ref> The helicopter can be fitted with emergency floats, rescue hoist, search light, load hook and specialist equipment for other operational requirements. The EC145e, a utility variant, has a deliberately standardised interior for the purpose of minimising overall weight.<ref name = "utility e145e"/>

A VIP variant the Stylence was launched in 2008 for corporate and private helicopter operators which has various aesthetic and technology changes from the baseline model to provide a higher level of passenger comfort. The Stylence features a luxury interior with a variety of seating configurations, leather seats, carbon fibre inserts, carpet, optional sliding wall in rear of the cabin and optional console with cold box.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Eurocopter presents the first EC145 Stylence at EBACE 2009 |url=http://www.eurocopter.com/site/FO/scripts/myFO_publication.php?news_id=609&lang=EN |website=Eurocopter |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090617023354/http://www.eurocopter.com/site/FO/scripts/myFO_publication.php?news_id=609&lang=EN |archive-date=17 June 2009 |date=13 May 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=EC145 Stylence |url=http://vip.airbushelicoptersinc.com/PDFs/EC145-Stylence%20Brochure.pdf |website=Airbus Helicopters |access-date=15 October 2019 |archive-date=21 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180921105130/http://vip.airbushelicoptersinc.com/PDFs/EC145-Stylence%20Brochure.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Marchand |first1=Alexandre |title=Eurocopter's offer |magazine=Rotor Journal |date=January–February 2008 |issue=74 |url=http://www.airbushelicopters.com/w1/jrotor/74/offer.html |publisher=Eurocopter |issn=1169-9515 |access-date=16 October 2019 |archive-date=18 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018090817/http://www.airbushelicopters.com/w1/jrotor/74/offer.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2011, Eurocopter launched the high-end Mercedes-Benz Style VIP variant developed in association with the [[Mercedes-Benz]] Advanced Design Division.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Eurocopter unveils the first EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style high-end, multi-purpose helicopter at 2011 EBACE show in Geneva |url=http://www.eurocopter.com/site/en/press/Eurocopter-unveils-the-first-EC145-Mercedes-Benz-Style-high-end-multi-purpose-helicopter-at-2011-EBACE-show-in-Geneva_777.html?iframe=true&width=700 |website=Eurocopter |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111221045051/http://www.eurocopter.com/site/en/press/Eurocopter-unveils-the-first-EC145-Mercedes-Benz-Style-high-end-multi-purpose-helicopter-at-2011-EBACE-show-in-Geneva_777.html?iframe=true&width=700 |archive-date=21 December 2011 |date=17 May 2011}}</ref><ref name="Mercedes2011">{{cite press release |title=Unveiling of first "Mercedes-Benz Style" product in Geneva: EC145 "Mercedes-Benz Style" helicopter from Eurocopter makes its world premiere |url=https://media.daimler.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/ko/Unveiling-of-first-Mercedes-Benz-Style-product-in-Geneva-EC145-Mercedes-Benz-Style-helicopter-from-Eurocopter-makes-its-world-premiere.xhtml?oid=9917607 |website=Daimler AG |access-date=16 October 2019 |date=17 May 2011}}</ref> The Mercedes-Benz Style features several seating configurations for between four and eight passengers with the option of up to three multipurpose cabinets via switchable rail-mountings, three trim and upholstery levels with wooden panelling, advanced in-flight entertainment system and adjustable ambient lighting.<ref>{{cite web |title=EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style |url=http://vip.airbushelicoptersinc.com/PDFs/EC145%20Mercedes-Benz%202012.pdf |website=Airbus Helicopters |access-date=16 October 2019 |archive-date=14 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190214181238/http://vip.airbushelicoptersinc.com/PDFs/EC145%20Mercedes-Benz%202012.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="AIN2011">{{cite news |last1=Dubois |first1=Thierry |title=EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style unleashed on dormant segment |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aviation-international-news/2011-06-27/ec145-mercedes-benz-style-unleashed-dormant-segment |access-date=16 October 2019 |work=AINonline|date=27 June 2011}}</ref><ref name="Mercedes2011" /><ref name="Robb">{{cite news|first1=Mary|last1=Grady|title=Airbus EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style Helicopter Makes U.S. Debut|work=Robb Report|date=23 March 2014|url=https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/airbus-ec145-mercedes-benz-style-helicopter-makes-us-debut-238580/|access-date=16 October 2019}}</ref> The seats can be removed to create space for luggage with anchoring options on the floor and walls.<ref name="Mercedes2011" /> The Mercedes-Benz Style also features external changes including a reshaped forward section and modified landing skids.<ref name="AIN2011" /><ref>{{cite news |last1=Dubois |first1=Thierry |title=EC145 not just a helo, it's a Mercedes-Benz |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2010-05-04/ec145-not-just-helo-its-mercedes-benz |access-date=16 October 2019 |work=AINonline |date=4 May 2010}}</ref><ref name="Robb" /> In 2017, Airbus Helicopters launched the Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) brand for corporate variants with two product lines for the H145 assigned the marketing name ACH145: the ACH145 Line, formerly the Stylence, and the ACH145 Editions product line, which retained the Mercedes-Benz Style name.<ref name="Airbus Launches ACH-2017" /><ref>{{cite press release |title=Airbus Helicopters delivers the world's first ACH145 Line to a Brazilian customer |url=https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2018/10/Airbus-Helicopters-delivers-the-worlds-first-ACH145-Line-to-a-Brazilian-Costumer.html |website=Airbus |access-date=16 October 2019 |date=25 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Slutsken |first1=Howard |title=High flyers: The OEMs' perspectives on the VIP market |url=https://www.verticalmag.com/features/high-flyers-the-oems-perspectives-on-the-vip-market/ |access-date=16 October 2019 |work=Vertical Magazine |publisher=MHM Publishing |date=11 October 2019}}</ref>

==Operational history== [[File:Eurocopter-Kawasaki EC-145 (BK-117C-2), Ministry of Emergency Situations of Ukraine AN2050228.jpg|thumb|Open clamshell doors of an EC145]] The French ''[[Sécurité Civile]]'' (Civil Guard), [[National Gendarmerie (France)|French ''Gendarmerie'']] and the ''[[Landespolizei]]'' (State Police) of [[Hesse]], Germany became the first operators of the EC145 upon receipt of the initial deliveries in April 2002.<ref name = "euro 500"/> The ''Sécurité Civile'' procured the type as a replacement for its ageing [[Aérospatiale Alouette III]] fleet, winning out against the [[Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin]]. In November 2006, the ''Sécurité Civile'' were planning to make greater use of the EC145's IFR capabilities for operations within bad weather and at night time.<ref name = "medical marks"/> In 2008, the ''Gendarmerie'' reportedly stated that the EC145 has a per aircraft availability rate of roughly 90 per cent.<ref>Briganti, Giovanni de. [http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/military/utility/Aircraft-Operations-Taking-the-EC145-to-New-Heights_19805.html#.UVs9hYlwZMM "Aircraft Operations: Taking the EC145 to New Heights."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622012415/http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/military/utility/Aircraft-Operations-Taking-the-EC145-to-New-Heights_19805.html#.UVs9hYlwZMM |date=22 June 2015 }} ''Aviation Today'', 1 March 2008.</ref> Out of a total of 32 EC145s delivered to the ''Sécurité Civile'', three had been lost in accidents by June 2009.<ref>[http://www.policeaviationnews.com/Acrobat/PANewsJuly06.pdf "Accidents & Incidents."] ''Police Aviation News''.</ref><ref>Dubois, Thierry. [https://web.archive.org/web/20151117021244/http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aviation-international-news/2009-06-03/french-rescue-org-suffers-third-fatal-ec-145-crash "French rescue org suffers third fatal EC 145 crash."] ''AIN Online'', 3 June 2009.</ref>

In October 2010, an agreement to establish a joint venture between Eurocopter and [[Kazakhstan Engineering]], ''Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engineering'', was formally signed; the joint venture created the only EC145 manufacturer in the [[Commonwealth of Independent States]] (CIS), which possesses exclusive rights to supply the type to [[Mongolia]], [[Uzbekistan]], [[Tajikistan]], [[Kyrgyzstan]], [[Belarus]], and [[Azerbaijan]].<ref>[http://en.tengrinews.kz/companies/Eurocopter-Kazakhstan-Engineering-plans-to-launch-a-12838/ "Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engineering plans to launch a maintenance center for EC145 helicopters in Mongolia."] ''Tengri News'', 10 September 2012.</ref><ref name="Kazakhstan strengthens relations with Airbus Group">[http://www.azernews.az/region/89421.html "Kazakhstan strengthens relations with Airbus Group."] ''Azernews'', 3 November 2015.</ref> In November 2011, [[Kazakhstan]] took delivery of the first of an initial batch of six EC145 ordered.<ref>[http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2011/11/29/Kazakhstan-receives-first-EC145/50061322564230/ "Kazakhstan receives first EC145."] ''UPI'', 29 November 2011.</ref> In September 2012, ''Eurocopter Kazakhstan'' received its first EC145 assembly kits at its newly established facility in [[Astana]]; up to 10 EC145s per year are to be built at the facility.<ref>Francis, Leithen. [http://aviationweek.com/defense/eurocopters-kazakhstan-jv-receives-first-ec145-kits "Eurocopter's Kazakhstan JV Receives First EC145 Kits."] ''Aviation Week'', 25 September 2012.</ref> By November 2015, a total of 20 rotorcraft had been produced at the Kazakhstan facility, 14 for the Ministry of Emergencies of Kazakhstan and 6 for the [[Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan|Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan]].<ref name="Kazakhstan strengthens relations with Airbus Group"/>

In April 2012, Eurocopter announced that the 500th EC145 had been delivered.<ref name = "euro 500">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptnXFs2rU34 "EC145 500th of Eurocopter Ultimate"] ''YouTube'', 27 April 2012.</ref> On 31 July 2014, the first EC145 T2, an updated variant, was delivered to its launch customer, DRF Luftrettung, who have ordered a total of 20 such helicopters for emergency medical service operations.<ref name = "flight t2 launch">Perry, Dominic. [http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/first-airbus-helicopters-ec145-t2-handed-to-launch-customer-402300 "First Airbus Helicopters EC145 T2 handed to launch customer".] ''Flight International'', 1 August 2014.</ref>

In April 2015, Airbus Group Australia Pacific delivered its first H145, previously designated as the EC145 T2.<ref name="pacific deliv">[http://www.aviationbusiness.com.au/news/airbus-delivers-first-h145-into-this-region "Airbus delivers first H145 into this region."] ''Vertical Magazine'', 12 April 2015.</ref> In June 2015, it was announced that Saudi Arabia intended to purchase 23 H145s worth $500 million.<ref>Binnie, Jeremy. [http://www.janes.com/article/52563/france-says-saudi-arabia-to-order-h145-helicopters "France says Saudi Arabia to order H145 helicopters."] ''IHS Jane's Defence Weekly'', 24 June 2015.</ref> In November 2015, it was reported that the H145 had attained an average availability rate of 94%.<ref>[http://www.verticalmag.com/news/article/AirbusH145fleetaccumulates10000flighthours "Airbus H145 fleet accumulates 10,000 flight hours."] ''Vertical Magazine'', 4 November 2015.</ref>

On 25 September 2019 an Airbus H145 landed on the summit of [[Aconcagua]], highest mountain in Southern Hemisphere at 6962 metres (22,840 ft), crewed by Airbus experimental test pilot Alexander Neuhaus and flight test engineer Antoine van Gent. This is a record for a twin-engined helicopter.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2019/09/the-new-airbus-h145-lands-on-top-of-the-andes.html#media-list-image-image-all_ml_0-1 |access-date = 8 November 2019 |title = Airbus web-site }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://ukga.com/news/view?contentId=47365 |access-date= 8 November 2019 |title= Pilot Magazine |archive-date= 6 December 2022 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20221206213229/https://ukga.com/news/view?contentId=47365 |url-status= dead }}</ref>

===Military=== [[File:Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK).jpg|thumb|German military version of the H145 for special operations (KSK)]] [[File:Airbus UH-72A Lakota ILA-2022.jpg|thumb|Airbus UH-72A on display at the ILA 2022 Air Show]] In 2006, the ''UH-145'', a military variant of the EC145, was selected for the [[United States Army]]'s [[Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota|Light Utility Helicopter]] Program, beating three other helicopters. The deal, valued at $3 billion, involved the supply and servicing of 345 helicopters, with options for additional aircraft.<ref>[https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/luh-program-win-lands-eurocopter-in-us-defense-market-02398/ "UH-72 Light Helicopter Win Lands Eurocopter in US Defense Market."] ''Defense Industry Daily''. Retrieved: 31 March 2013.</ref> The variant was designated [[Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota|UH-72 Lakota]] by the US Department of Defense; the first UH-72A was delivered to the US Army in December 2006.<ref>Sims, Paul. [http://www.starkvilledailynews.com/content/view/4226/ "Ready for flight. Eurocopter delivers first UH-72A to U.S. Army as world's media watches."] {{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes}} Starkville Daily News, 12 December 2006.</ref> In August 2007, the FAA authorised the commencement of production of both UH-72A and civil EC145 rotorcraft at ''American Eurocopter'''s facility in [[Columbus, Mississippi]].<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20070829005670/en/American-Eurocopter-Receives-FAA-Production-Authority-U.S. "American Eurocopter Receives FAA Production Authority for U.S. Army UH-72A Lakota and EC145 Commercial Helicopters."] ''Business Wire'', 29 October 2007.</ref>

In July 2013, Germany purchased 15 EC145s for the [[German Army]] to be used for special operations ([[Kommando Spezialkräfte|KSK]]) designated ''EC645 T2''.<ref name="AirbusGer2013">{{cite press release |title=Germany's Special Forces Command Set to Fly Eurocopter's EC645 T2 Light Utility Helicopter |url=http://company.airbus.com/news-media/press-releases/Airbus-Group/Financial_Communication/2013/07/20130711_ec_ec645.html |website=Airbus |access-date=9 October 2018 |date=11 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009211145/http://company.airbus.com/news-media/press-releases/Airbus-Group/Financial_Communication/2013/07/20130711_ec_ec645.html |archive-date=9 October 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The EC645 T2 is armed with weapon mounts, fitted with electronic countermeasures system, ballistic protection, electro-optical system, fast rope system, cargo hooks and hoists.<ref name="AirbusGer2013" /> In October 2014, Thailand placed an order for 5 EC645 T2s for the [[Royal Thai Navy]].<ref>{{cite press release |title=The Royal Thai Navy and Air Force acquire five EC645 T2 and two EC725 rotorcraft from Airbus Helicopters |url=http://www.airbushelicopters.com/site/en/press/The-Royal-Thai-Navy-and-Air-Force-acquire-five-EC645-T2-and-two-EC725-rotorcraft-from-Airbus-Helicopters_1209.html?iframe=true&width=700 |website=Airbus Helicopters |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141027093853/http://www.airbushelicopters.com/site/en/press/The-Royal-Thai-Navy-and-Air-Force-acquire-five-EC645-T2-and-two-EC725-rotorcraft-from-Airbus-Helicopters_1209.html?iframe=true&width=700 |archive-date=27 October 2014 |date=22 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release|title=Airbus Helicopters hands over first two H145M to Royal Thai Navy |url=https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2016/04/airbus-helicopters-hands-over-first-two-h145m-to-royal-thai-navy.html |website=Airbus |access-date=7 October 2018 |date=28 April 2016}}</ref> On 27 November 2014, the maiden flight of the EC645 T2 was performed at [[Donauwörth]], Germany.<ref name="Airbus1st2014">{{cite press release |title=Successful First Flight of Airbus Helicopters' EC645 T2 |url=http://www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/en/press/Successful%20First%20Flight%20of%20Airbus%20Helicopters%27%20EC645%20T2_1623.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519031109/http://www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/en/press/Successful%20First%20Flight%20of%20Airbus%20Helicopters%27%20EC645%20T2_1623.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 May 2022 |website=Airbus |access-date=9 October 2018 |date=27 November 2014 }}</ref> On 15 May 2015, the ''H145M'', previously designated as EC645 T2, received EASA airworthiness certification.<ref name="Airbuscert2015">{{cite press release|title=Ready to serve: Airbus Helicopters' militarized H145M receives its on-time EASA certification |url=https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2015/05/ready-to-serve-airbus-helicopters-militarized-h145m-receives-its-on-time-easa-certification.html |website=Airbus |access-date=9 October 2018 |date=5 May 2015}}</ref> The first two H145Ms were received by Germany and assigned to the [[German Air Force|Air Force]] in December 2015.<ref>{{cite press release|title=Airbus Helicopters delivers the first two H145M to the German Armed Forces |url=https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2015/12/airbus-helicopters-delivers-the-first-two-h145m-to-the-german-armed-forces.html |website=Airbus |access-date=9 October 2018 |date=7 December 2015}}</ref>

In December 2016, Serbia placed an order for nine H145Ms with six for the [[Serbian Air Force and Air Defence]], four of the six to be equipped with the HForce weapon system, and three for the [[Law enforcement in Serbia|Police of Serbia]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Republic of Serbia Orders Nine H145M |url=https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2016/12/republic-of-serbia-orders-nine-h145m.html |website=Airbus |access-date=7 October 2018 |date=28 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Bozinovski|first1=Igor|title=Serbia buys nine H145M helicopters from Airbus|url=http://www.janes.com/article/66668/serbia-buys-nine-h145m-helicopters-from-airbus|date=4 January 2017|work=janes.com|publisher=IHS Jane's Defence Weekly|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170621153826/http://www.janes.com/article/66668/serbia-buys-nine-h145m-helicopters-from-airbus|archive-date=21 June 2017}}</ref> In November 2018, Serbia changed the distribution of the H145Ms; the Police to receive an additional H145M and the Serbian Air Force and Air Defence to receive one less H145M with three equipped with HForce.<ref name="Vojinovic-2018">{{cite news |last1=Vojinovic |first1=Petar |title=[FOTO] Zvanična primopredaja juče u Nemačkoj: Helikopterska jedinica policije Srbije dobila svoja prva dva helikoptera H145M |url=https://tangosix.rs/2018/21/12/foto-zvanicna-primopredaja-juce-u-nemackoj-helikopterska-jedinica-policije-srbije-svoja-prva-dva-h145m/ |access-date=26 June 2019 |work=Tango Six |date=21 December 2018 |language=sr}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Dakic |first1=M |title=SRBIJA DOBILA NOVE "ERBAS" HELIKOPTERE! Flota srpske vojske i policije moćnija nego ikad |url=https://informer.rs/vesti/politika/441985/srbija-dobila-nove-erbas-helikoptere-flota-srpske-vojske-policije-mocnija-nego-ikad |access-date=26 June 2019 |work=Informer.rs |date=14 June 2019 |language=sr}}</ref> In November 2017, Airbus completed the first test fire of the HForce modular weapon system.<ref name="AirbusHF2017">{{cite press release |title=Airbus Helicopters completes first firing campaign with HForce-equipped H145M |url=https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2017/11/airbus-helicopters-completes-first-firing-campaign-with-hforce-e.html |website=Airbus |access-date=10 October 2018 |date=9 November 2017}}</ref> HForce will enable the H145M [[hardpoint]]s to be armed with the [[M2 Browning#AN/M3, GAU-21/A, and M3P|M3P]] .50-caliber machine gun, [[M621 cannon#POD NC 621|M621]] 20mm automatic cannon and [[Forges de Zeebrugge|FZ231]] 70mm rocket launcher and will equip the H145M with a Wescam [[Wescam#MX-15|MX-15]] electro-optical targeting system and [[Helmet-mounted display#Helmet Mounted Integrated Targeting (HMIT)|Scorpion]] helmet mounted sight display.<ref name="AirbusHF2017" /><ref>{{cite news |last1=Perry |first1=Dominic |title=Airbus Helicopters on target with HForce sales |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-airbus-helicopters-on-target-with-hforce-s-450758/ |work=Flightglobal |date=30 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180731122544/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-airbus-helicopters-on-target-with-hforce-s-450758/ |archive-date=31 July 2018}}</ref> In December 2017, Airbus successfully launched FZ275 70mm semi-active laser guided rockets.<ref name="AirbusHF2018">{{cite press release|title=H145M successfully launched 70mm Laser Guided Rockets during its firing campaign in Sweden |url=https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2018/01/h145m-successfully-launched-70mm-laser-guided-rockets-during-its.html |website=Airbus |access-date=10 October 2018 |date=31 January 2018}}</ref>

In June 2018, an order was placed for 20 H145Ms by Hungary for the [[Hungarian Air Force]] equipped with HForce weapon system.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Hungary orders 20 H145Ms |url=https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2018/06/hungary-orders-20-h145ms-.html |website=Airbus |access-date=7 October 2018 |date=29 June 2018}}</ref> All delivered by the end of 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=(in Hungarian) Teljes a flotta – a Magyar Honvédség átvette a huszadik új forgószárnyast |date=2 December 2021 |url=https://honvedelem.hu/hirek/teljes-a-flotta-a-magyar-honvedseg-atvette-a-huszadik-uj-forgoszarnyast.html |access-date=4 January 2022 |archive-date=11 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211211042714/https://honvedelem.hu/hirek/teljes-a-flotta-a-magyar-honvedseg-atvette-a-huszadik-uj-forgoszarnyast.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> First live firing exercise was held in September 2021 using 20 mm cannon pods.<ref>{{cite web |title=(in Hungarian) A lőtéren is bizonyítottak az Airbusok |date=24 September 2021 |url=https://honvedelem.hu/hirek/a-loteren-is-bizonyitottak-az-airbusok.html }}</ref>

In July 2018, an order was placed by Luxembourg for 2 H145Ms for the [[Luxembourg Army]] that will be dual role for use by the [[Grand Ducal Police|Luxembourg Police]].<ref>{{cite press release |title=Luxembourg Defence orders two H145Ms |url=https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2018/07/luxembourg-defence-orders-two-h145ms.html |website=Airbus |access-date=7 October 2018 |date=27 July 2018}}</ref>

In August 2021, the German Air Force deployed two H145Ms to [[Hamid Karzai International Airport]] to assist in evacuation operations in the aftermath of the [[Fall of Kabul (2021)|fall of Kabul]].<ref>{{cite tweet|user=BMVg_Bundeswehr|number=1428656711494217734|date=20 August 2021|title=Wir erweitern unsere Operation in #Afghanistan. Darüber haben wir gerade den Deutschen Bundestag informiert. Noch heute werden 2 Hubschrauber des Typs H-145M nach #Kabul verlegen. Dadurch sollen zu Schützende von ihrem Aufenthaltsort in Kabul auf den Flughafen gebracht werden.|access-date=20 August 2021|author=Bundesministerium der Verteidigung|language=de}}</ref>

On 24 February 2023, Belgian newspaper, De Morgen, has noted that the Belgian Air Component has selected the H145M as its new light utility helicopter. A government approval for an order for 15 aircraft is expected to be finalised on 10 March 2023, during a defence commission meeting.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.demorgen.be/nieuws/daar-komt-de-h145m-aangevlogen-de-nieuwe-helikopter-van-het-belgisch-leger~bcbbb3dc | title=Daar komt de H145M aangevlogen: De nieuwe helikopter van het Belgisch leger | date=24 February 2023 }}</ref> these will replace the 4 NH90-TTH and the last remaining Agusta A109BAi's in BAF service.

==Variants== [[File:Inaer Airbus Helicopters EC145 T2 JP7979275.jpg|thumb|An H145 (EC145 T2)]] ;EC145 :Basic model introduced, derived from preceding ''BK 117 C-1''; this variant is powered by [[Turbomeca Arriel]] 1E2 turboshaft engines and has a conventional high boom tail rotor.<ref name="euro tech design"/> EC145 is a marketing name for the ''BK 117 C-2''. {{further|MBB/Kawasaki BK 117}} ;ACH145 :Corporate model by Airbus Corporate Helicopters offered in two product lines: the ACH Line, formerly the Stylence, and the Mercedes-Benz Style, part of the ACH Editions product line. The ACH145 interior options include seating configurations, upholstery, trim, lighting, carpet and storage. The Mercedes-Benz Style airframe has a redesigned nose and modified skids.<ref>{{cite web |title=Airbus Corporate Helicopters|url=http://www.airbuscorporatehelicopters.com/website/en/ref/home.html |website=Airbus Corporate Helicopters|access-date=8 October 2019}}</ref><ref name="Airbus Launches ACH-2017">{{cite press release |title=Airbus Launches ACH – Airbus Corporate Helicopters: the Dedicated Private and Business Aviation Helicopter Brand |url=https://www.airbushelicopters.com/website/en/press/Airbus-Launches-ACH-%E2%80%93-Airbus-Corporate-Helicopters:-the-Dedicated-Private-and-Business-Aviation-Helicopter-Brand_2113.html |website=Airbus Helicopters |access-date=12 October 2019 |date=22 May 2017}}</ref> ;EC145e :Variant of the base EC145 for utility purposes, featuring new Garmin G500H digital cockpit and the removal of some elements such as the automatic flight control system, along with the adoption of a standardised interior, for weight reduction purposes.<ref name = "utility e145e">Perry, Dominic. [http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/easa-grants-approval-to-ec145-utility-helicopter-411528/ "EASA grants approval to EC145 utility helicopter."] ''Flight International'', 23 April 2015.</ref> EC145e is a marketing name for the ''BK 117 C-2e''. [[File:2020-01-21 HB-ZQJ in action for Freestyle skiing – Snowboarding at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics – Team Ski-Snowboard Cross (Martin Rulsch).jpg|thumb|HB-ZQJ (H 145) used by [[Rega (air rescue)|Rega]]]] ;H145 :Updated version of EC145, initially designated as EC145 T2. Features a [[fenestron]] shrouded tail rotor rather than a conventional tail rotor. Other changes include the installation of more powerful ({{convert|775|kW|shp}} Arriel 2E engines, and various new avionics; it has a maximum takeoff weight of {{cvt|3700|kg|lb}}.<ref name="pacific deliv"/><ref>Broadbent 2012, pp. 67–68.</ref> In 2019 Airbus Helicopters announced a new variant of the type with a newly designed 5-blade bearingless main rotor system, increasing useful load by {{cvt|150|kg|lb}} and max takeoff weight to {{cvt|3800|kg|lb}}; it achieved EASA certification in June 2020. Airbus expects to deliver the last production H145 with the standard 4-blade rotor in February 2021, after which the production line will only assemble the new 5-blade type; the 4-bladed H145s already in service can also be retrofitted to the new 5-blade standard. H145 is a marketing name for both the ''BK 117 D-2'' (4-blade main rotor variant) and ''BK 117 D-3'' (5-blade main rotor variant).<ref>{{cite web|title=Five-bladed H145 receives type certification by EASA|url=https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2020/06/five-bladed-h145-receives-type-certification-by-easa.html|access-date=2 February 2021|website=Airbus}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Airbus Helicopters launches 5-bladed H145 upgrade|url=https://verticalmag.com/news/airbus-helicopters-launches-5-bladed-h145-upgrade/|access-date=2 February 2021|website=Vertical Mag|date=4 March 2019 }}</ref> [[File:Airbus ACH145 (MBB BK117 D-3).jpg|thumb|ACH145 D-3 with 5-blade main rotor system]] ;H145 D3 : Updated Version of the H145 with 5-blade main rotor. In comparison to the D-2, the effective loading weight of the D-3 is increased by {{cvt|150|kg|lb}} due to a {{cvt|100|kg|lb}} increase in the maximum total weight and a {{cvt|50|kg|lb}} decrease in the aircraft weight. Note that "D3" is an internal designation only, the marketing name is still H145.<ref>{{cite web |date=12 January 2024 |title=H145 D3 internal designation |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/our-worldwide-presence/airbus-in-india/helicopters |website=airbus.com}}</ref> ;H145M :Militarized version of the H145; briefly designated as EC645 T2. It can be outfitted with [[Armour|ballistic protection]], self-sealing fuel tanks, electro optical/infrared sensor, retractable [[Weapon mount#Pintle|pintle-mounted]] 7.62 mm [[FN MAG]] machine guns or [[Minigun|M134]] miniguns, military-grade communications and navigational systems and an electronic warfare self-protection system.<ref name="Airbus1st2014" /><ref name="Airbuscert2015" /> The H145M's [https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/helicopters/military-helicopters/hforce HForce] weapon system can precisely aim 12.7 mm and 20 mm gun pods and 70 mm guided and unguided rockets.<ref name="AirbusHF2018" /> Anti-armor capability will be provided by integrating SPIKE ER2 missile to the helicopter's armament.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/airbus-lines-h145m-spike-er2-live-fire-t/|title=Airbus lines up H145M Spike ER2 live fire tests | Shephard|website=www.shephardmedia.com}}</ref> ;[[UH-72A Lakota]] : A militarised Light Utility Helicopter based on the basic EC145 model; operated by the US Army. ;UH-72B :The UH-72B includes many upgrades of the updated H145, such as an upgraded cockpit, 5 blade rotor, and fenestron. ;UH-72B Unmanned Logistics Connector: A proposed [[Unmanned aerial vehicle|unmanned variant]] of the UH-72B for the [[United States Marine Corps]] and [[United States Army]]. It would provide autonomous logistical support for Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations for the USMC and contested airspace for the Army.<ref name="Airbus ULC Release">{{cite web |title=UH-72B Unmanned Logistics Connector |url=https://airbusus.com/uh-72b-unmanned-logistics-connector/ |website=Airbus}}</ref> If the USMC selects it, it could be fielded by the late 2020s.<ref>{{cite web |title=Airbus UH-72B Unmanned Logistics Connector for USMC |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8D7GlD9S2o |website=youtube.com |publisher=Naval News |format=video |date=20 April 2024}}</ref> ;AAS-72X: An armed scout and multi-role version of the UH-72A offered in the US Army's [[Armed Aerial Scout]] OH-58D replacement program, offered by EADS and [[Lockheed Martin]] until AAS was cancelled. The AAS-72X had two external hardpoints and turret mounted visions system among other features, and was C-17 transportable<ref name="Army Technology">{{cite web |title=Armed Aerial Scout 72X (AAS-72X) Helicopter |url=https://www.army-technology.com/projects/armed-aerial-scout-72x-aas-72x-helicopter/ |access-date=9 May 2024 |website=Army Technology }}</ref> ;AAS-72X+[[File:2023 Royal International Air Tattoo ZM502 (53078792262).jpg|thumb|Jupiter HT.1 at the Royal International Air Tattoo in 2023]]: An armed military version of the Eurocopter EC145T2 was also proposed for the Armed Aerial Scout program building on the features of the X model.<ref name="Army Technology"/> However, the X+ was equipped with more powerful engines with an extra 200 shaft horsepower each, a [[fenestron]] shrouded tail rotor, and a fully digital glass cockpit.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130415183548/http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2012/December/Pages/ScoutHelicopterCompetitorstoArmyIt%E2%80%99sTimeforaFlyoff.aspx "Scout Helicopter Competitors to Army: It's Time for a Flyoff"]. Nationaldefensemagazine.com, December 2012</ref><ref>[http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/eads-urges-us-army-to-buy-new-scout-helicopter-377827/ "EADS urges US Army to buy new scout helicopter"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023095226/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/eads-urges-us-army-to-buy-new-scout-helicopter-377827/ |date=23 October 2012 }}. Flight International</ref> ;Jupiter HT.1 : Used by UK Armed Forces to train [[search and rescue]] pilots. ;Jupiter HC.2 :Ordered by the Royal Air Force to use as utility and rescue helicopter in Brunei and Cyprus.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/defence/latest/uk-to-acquire-h145-helicopters-for-cyprus-brunei-missions | title=UK to acquire H145 helicopters for Cyprus, Brunei missions | date=14 November 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/uk-mod-to-buy-six-h145s-in-fresh-blow-to-nmh-plans/155777.article | title=UK MoD to buy six H145s in fresh blow to NMH plans | date=10 November 2023 }}</ref> == Production == By 2017, more than 1300 EC145s were in service around the world.<ref>{{cite web |title=News & Events |url=https://global.kawasaki.com/en/corp/newsroom/news/detail/?f=20170310_6351 |access-date=8 May 2024 |website=Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. }}</ref> In 2012 was reported as in use by 34 countries and around 100 customers.<ref>{{cite web |title=H145 |url=https://www.airbus.com/helicopters/civil-helicopters/light-twin/h145.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190210003657/https://www.airbus.com/helicopters/civil-helicopters/light-twin/h145.html |archive-date=10 February 2019 |access-date=12 December 2019 |website=Airbus}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |title=Eurocopter Delivers the First EC145 to the Bolivian Air Force |date=25 September 2012 |url=http://www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/en/press/Eurocopter-Delivers-the-First-EC145-to-the-Bolivian-Air-Force_859.html |access-date=12 October 2019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191012102050/http://www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/en/press/Eurocopter-Delivers-the-First-EC145-to-the-Bolivian-Air-Force_859.html |archive-date=12 October 2019 |website=AIrbus Helicopters}} (Dead link)</ref> By 2023 this had risen to 1600.<ref name="june23prod2" /> In 2024 the Airbus site listed nearly 1700 of this family produced, including the early BK 117.<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2021 |title=H145 Technical Information {{!}} Airbus U.S. |url=https://us.airbus.com/en/helicopters/products-and-services/civil-helicopters/h145/h145-technical-information |access-date=8 May 2024 |website=us.airbus.com }}</ref>

== Military operators == [[File:Airbus H145 Operators.png|thumb|right|370px|Countries that operate the H145 worldwide.]]

=== Current operators === [[File:Fab-003_(cropped).jpg|thumb|EC145 – [[Bolivian Air Force]]]] [[File:Tag_der_Bundeswehr_(1458)_Airbus_H145M_(cropped).jpg|thumb|EC645 T2 LUH SOF – [[German special forces#Special Forces Aviation|German Air Force – KSK]]]] [[File:H145M_LUH_SAR,_ILA_2024,_Schoenefeld_(ILA45232)_(cropped_2)_(cropped3).jpg|thumb|H145 LUH SAR – [[German Army Aviation Corps|German Army Aviation]]]] [[File:Jupiter (53063792290).jpg|thumb|Jupiter HT1 – [[No. 1 Flying Training School RAF|No. 1 Flying Training School]]]] [[File:121st_Medical_Company_fly_UH-72A_Lakota_helicopters.jpg|thumb|[[Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota|UH-72A Lakota]] – [[United States Army|US Army]] / [[National Guard (United States)|US National Guard]]]]

; {{flag|Albania}} (2 H145 in service, 1 lost) : [[Albanian Air Force]]:<ref name="World Air Forces 2025">{{cite web |last=Hoyle |first=Craig |year=2024 |title=World Air Forces 2025 |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/download?ac=106507 |access-date=19 December 2024 |publisher=[[FlightGlobal]]}}</ref> :* 3 H145 purchased. :* Losses: 1 H145 crashed in 2016 due to a technical malfunction.{{cn|date=May 2026}} ; {{flag|Belgium}} (3 H145 with a contractor) : [[Belgian Air Force]]:<ref name="World Air Forces 2025" /> :* 3 H145 D2 or D3 trainers, training and helicopters provided by an external contractor, {{ill|Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen|de|Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen}}.<ref>{{cite web |date=27 May 2021 |title=NHV Group creates training grounds for aircraft technicians – Helicopters MagazineHelicopters Magazine |url=https://www.helicoptersmagazine.com/nhv-groups-creates-training-grounds-for-aircraft-technicians/ |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.helicoptersmagazine.com }}</ref> ; {{flag|Bolivia}} (2 EC145) : [[Bolivian Air Force]]:<ref name="World Air Forces 2025" /> :* 2 Eurocopter EC145, first delivered in 2012.<ref>{{cite web |title=Eurocopter Delivers the First EC145 to the Bolivian Air Force |url=https://www.defencetalk.com/eurocopter-delivers-the-first-ec145-to-the-bolivian-air-force-44794/ |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=DefenceTalk }}</ref> ; {{flag|Cyprus}} (6 H145M on order, 6 in option) : [[Cypriot National Guard|Cyprus National Guard]]:<ref name="World Air Forces 2025" /> :* 6 Airbus H145M ordered in June 2022, and 5 delivered as of June 2025 as a successor to its fleet of Russian [[Mil Mi-24|Mi-35]], with an option for 6 additional H145M.<ref>{{cite web |last=admin |date=19 January 2025 |title=Cyprus seeks weapons systems in the US and sells Russian and Brazilian ones |url=https://en.protothema.gr/2025/01/19/cyprus-seeks-weapons-systems-in-the-us-and-sells-russian-and-brazilian-ones/ |access-date=21 January 2025 |website=[[Proto Thema]] |quote=The six helicopters have been replaced with six new French Airbus H145Ms, and six more are expected to be purchased. The new French H145M helicopters, acquired by the National Guard, can perform multiple roles and can fly day and night.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=24 June 2022 |title=Cyprus orders six H145Ms for its National Guard {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-06-cyprus-orders-six-h145ms-for-its-national-guard |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.airbus.com }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Cyprus signs deal for Airbus attack helicopters |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/cyprus-signs-deal-airbus-attack-helicopters-85636687 |access-date=27 June 2022 |website=abcnews.go.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last= | first= | title=Η Εθνική Φρουρά παρέλαβε τα δύο πρώτα ελικόπτερα H-145M | website=Defence Review | date=15 March 2025 | url=https://defencereview.gr/i-ethniki-froyra-parelave-ta-dyo-prota-e/ | language=el | access-date=17 March 2025}}</ref> The helicopter will be equipped with the Airbus HForce weapon system.<ref>{{cite web |last=Cuenca |first=Oliver |title=Cyprus orders six H145M helicopters |url=https://www.airmedandrescue.com/latest/news/cyprus-orders-six-h145m-helicopters |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.airmedandrescue.com }}</ref> ; {{flag|Ecuador}} (6 H145M ''"Cobra"'') : [[Ecuadorian Air Force]]:<ref name="World Air Forces 2025" /><ref>{{cite web |title=H145M in Fuerza Aerea Ecuatoriana |url=https://www.helis.com/database/modelorg/Ecuador-H145M/ |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=Helis.com }}</ref> :* 6 H145M ''"Cobra"'' :** 2 delivered in October 2020. :** 6th delivered in January 2022.<ref>{{cite web |date=28 October 2021 |title=The Ecuadorian Air Force takes delivery of their first two H145s {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2020-10-the-ecuadorian-air-force-takes-delivery-of-their-first-two-h145s |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.airbus.com }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=6 January 2022 |title=Airbus Helicopters delivers final H145s to Ecuadorian Air Force |url=https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/defence/airbus-helicopters-delivers-final-h145s-to-ecuadorian-air-force}}</ref> : The H145 Cobra is configured for tactical troop transport, CSAR, Medevac, firefighting, and humanitarian aid.<ref>{{cite web |date=31 March 2023 |title=The all-terrain guardian angel of the Andes {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2023-05-the-all-terrain-guardian-angel-of-the-andes |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.airbus.com }}</ref> ; {{flag|Germany}} (25 in service, 61 on order, 20 in option, 3 with a contractor) : H145 operated in the [[German armed forces]]. :* [[German Army Aviation Corps|German Army Aviation]]:<ref name="World Air Forces 2025" /> :** 8 Airbus H145 LUH SAR (light utility helicopter, [[search and rescue]]), delivered between 2019 and 2021, successor of the [[Bell UH-1 Iroquois|UH-1 Iroquois]]. :** 72 Airbus H145M LKH (''"Leichter Kampfhubschrauber" –'' light combat helicopter) ordered: :*** 57 in December 2023 for the Army with a first delivery in 2024:<ref name="Airbus-2023">{{cite web |last=Airbus |date=13 December 2023 |title=Airbus Helicopters and German Armed Forces sign largest H145M contract |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-airbus-helicopters-and-german-armed-forces-sign-largest-h145m |access-date=14 December 2023 |website=www.airbus.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=18 November 2024 |title=Bundeswehr erhält ersten Leichten Kampfhubschrauber H145M |url=https://www.hartpunkt.de/bundeswehr-erhaelt-ersten-leichten-kampfhubschrauber-h145m/ |access-date=18 November 2024 |language=de}}</ref> :**** 24 in combat role, equipped with the Airbus HForce system (Thales Scorpion helmet, M2 Browning or 20 mm gun pod, Rocket pods with [[FZ275 LGR]], [[Anti-tank guided missile|ATGM]] pods) :**** 33 in training / professionalisation role :***15 in December 2025<ref name="Germany-20-H145M">{{Cite web |date=15 December 2025 |title=Germany orders 20 more Airbus H145M helicopters, lifting total fleet commitment to 82 units |url=https://defence-industry.eu/germany-orders-20-more-airbus-h145m-helicopters-lifting-total-fleet-commitment-to-82-units/,%20https://defence-industry.eu/germany-orders-20-more-airbus-h145m-helicopters-lifting-total-fleet-commitment-to-82-units/ |access-date=15 December 2025 |language=en}}</ref> :* [[German special forces#Special Forces Aviation|German Air Force – special forces command]]:<ref name="World Air Forces 2025" /> :** 16 Airbus EC645 T2 LUH SOF, a light utility helicopter for mission support of the [[German special forces#Special Forces Aviation|KSK]].<ref>{{cite web |date=13 December 2023 |title=Airbus Helicopters and German Armed Forces sign largest H145M contract {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-airbus-helicopters-and-german-armed-forces-sign-largest-h145m |access-date=19 October 2024 |website=www.airbus.com }}</ref> :** 10 H145M LKH: :*** 5 ordered in December 2023 for the [[German special forces#Special Forces Aviation|KSK]].<ref name="Airbus-2023" /> :*** 5 ordered in December 2025 for the [[German special forces#Special Forces Aviation|KSK]].<ref name="Germany-20-H145M" /> :* [[German armed forces]]:<ref name="World Air Forces 2025" /> :** Option for 20 additional Airbus H145M LKH available with December 2023 contract.<ref name="Airbus-2023" /> :* {{ill|Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen|de|Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen}}:<ref>{{cite web |title=NHV awarded H145 service contract by German Air Force |url=https://nhv.be/about/news/nhv-awarded-h145-service-contract-by-german-air-force |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=NHV Helicopter services }}</ref> :** 1 Airbus H145D2 operated by NHV to train the [[German special forces#Special Forces Aviation|KSK]] pilots. :** 2 Airbus H145D3 operated by NHV to train the [[German special forces#Special Forces Aviation|KSK]] pilots. ; {{flag|Hungary}} (19 H145M in service, 1 H145M lost) : [[Hungarian Air Force]]:<ref name="World Air Forces 2025" /> :* 20 Airbus H145M ordered in June 2018, equipped with the Airbus HForce system.<ref>{{cite web |date=28 October 2021 |title=Hungary orders 20 H145Ms {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2018-06-hungary-orders-20-h145ms#:~:text=Donauw%C3%B6rth,%20The%20Hungarian%20Ministry%20of,extensive%20training%20and%20support%20package. |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.airbus.com }}</ref> :* Losses: 1 H145M crashed in June 2023.<ref>{{cite news |date=21 June 2023 |title=A Hungarian helicopter crashes during training in Croatia, killing at least 2 people |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/06/21/croatia-hungary-military-helicopter-crash/e78aeec4-1034-11ee-8d22-5f65b2e2f6ad_story.html |access-date=23 June 2023 |newspaper=Washington Post |issn=0190-8286}}</ref> ; {{flag| Kazakhstan}} (8 H145) : In 2010, the Kazakh government signed a framework agreement for up to 45 H145 to be assembled locally over 6 years, and to be used by civilian and military agencies.<ref name="HeliHub.com-2010">{{cite web |last=HeliHub.com |date=28 October 2010 |title=Kazakhstan buys 45 EC145s and signs production JV with Eurocopter |url=https://www.helihub.com/2010/10/28/kazakhstan-buys-45-ec145s-and-signs-production-jv-with-eurocopter/ |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=HeliHub.com }}</ref> Some of the aircraft were assembled for private clients and won't be included here. : Kazakh Ministry of Defence:<ref name="ke.kz">{{cite web |title=Kazakhstan Engineering {{!}} Helicopter H145 {{!}} Products Kazakhstan engineering |url=https://ke.kz/en/company/production/4248/ |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=ke.kz}}</ref> :* 6 KH145 [[search and rescue]] variant ordered in November 2011.<ref name="www.kampfly.dk">{{cite web |title=Kasakhstan {{!}} Eurocopter EC146 |url=https://www.kampfly.dk/Flysiden/Fly/Eurocopter/EC145KS.htm |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.kampfly.dk}}</ref> :* 2 KH145 ordered for the ministry of defence ordered in 2012 as part of a broader order that includes 6 helicopters for the Emergency Situations Ministry.<ref name="www.kampfly.dk" /><ref name="www.timesaerospace.aero">{{cite web |title=Kazakhstan orders eight more Eurocopter EC145s {{!}} Times Aerospace |url=https://www.timesaerospace.aero/news/defence/kazakhstan-orders-eight-more-eurocopter-ec145s |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.timesaerospace.aero}}</ref> ; {{flag|Luxembourg}} (1 H145M) : [[Luxembourg Air Force|Luxembourg Air force]]:<ref name="www.airbus.com-2021a">{{cite web |date=28 October 2021 |title=Airbus Helicopters delivers first H145M to Luxembourg {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2019-11-airbus-helicopters-delivers-first-h145m-to-luxembourg |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.airbus.com }}</ref> :* 1 H145M delivered to the air force in January 2020, as part of an order for 2 H145M which are shared between the police and the air force. One of the helicopters has a ''Police'' livery, and the other one has a ''Dark grey military'' livery.<ref name="www.shephardmedia.com">{{cite web |title=Luxembourg receives second H145M {{!}} Shephard |url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/luxembourg-receives-second-h145m/ |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.shephardmedia.com }}</ref> ; {{flag|Serbia}} (15 H145M) : [[Serbian Air Force and Air Defence|Serbian Air Force]]:<ref name="World Air Forces 2025" /> :* Ten pieces armed (seven with gun pods of HForce 3 weapon system and three with gun pods of HForce 1 weapon system), five non-armed.<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://tangosix.rs/2022/05/07/poslednja-vest-prva-fotografija-prvog-od-10-novih-helikoptera-h145m-namenjenog-rv-i-pvo-vojske-srbije/|title=Prva fotografija prvog od 10 novih helikoptera H145M namenjenog RV i PVO Vojske Srbije|publisher=Tango Six|access-date=3 July 2022|date=4 July 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://tangosix.rs/2023/23/11/poslednja-vest-na-batajnici-prikazani-helikopteri-mi-35p-nabavljeni-sa-kipra-kupljena-22-talesova-radara-najavljena-kupovina-jos-erbasovih-helikoptera/ | title=[POSLEDNJA VEST] Na Batajnici prikazani helikopteri Mi-35P nabavljeni sa Kipra, kupljena 22 Talesova radara, najavljena kupovina još Erbasovih helikoptera | date=23 November 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Vojinovic |first=Petar |date=23 November 2023 |title=[POSLEDNJA VEST] Na Batajnici prikazani helikopteri Mi-35P nabavljeni sa Kipra, kupljena 22 Talesova radara, najavljena kupovina još Erbasovih helikoptera |url=https://tangosix.rs/2023/23/11/poslednja-vest-na-batajnici-prikazani-helikopteri-mi-35p-nabavljeni-sa-kipra-kupljena-22-talesova-radara-najavljena-kupovina-jos-erbasovih-helikoptera/ |access-date=6 January 2024 |website=Tango Six |language=sr-RS}}</ref> ; {{flag|Thailand}} (5 H145M in service, 5 UH-72A in service, 1 UH-72A lost) : [[Royal Thai Navy]]:<ref name="World Air Forces 2025" /> :* 5 H145M ordered in, and entered service in October 2014.<ref>{{cite web |date=28 October 2021 |title=Airbus Helicopters hands over first two H145M to Royal Thai Navy {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2016-04-airbus-helicopters-hands-over-first-two-h145m-to-royal-thai-navy |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.airbus.com }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Malyasov |first=Dylan |date=5 February 2016 |title=Royal Thai Armed Forces to receive new H145M helicopters |url=https://defence-blog.com/royal-thai-armed-forces-to-receive-new-h145m-helicopters/ |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=defence-blog.com }}</ref> : [[Royal Thai Army]]:<ref name="World Air Forces 2025" /> :* 6 [[Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota|UH-72A Lakota]] ordered in 2014.<ref>{{cite web |date=28 October 2021 |title=From Texas to Thailand: RTA Lakotas enter service without a hitch {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/news/2017-10-from-texas-to-thailand-rta-lakotas-enter-service-without-a-hitch |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.airbus.com }}</ref> :* 9 [[Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota|UH-72A Lakota]] were in option in 2014, but the option was never exercised.<ref>{{cite web |last=Hoyle |first=Craig |date=2 October 2014 |title=Thailand requests additional UH-72A helicopters |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/thailand-requests-additional-uh-72a-helicopters/114668.article |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=Flight Global }}</ref> :* Losses: 1 [[Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota|UH-72A Lakota]] crashed in August 2016.<ref>{{cite web |last=Moray |title=Thai Army UH-72 Lakota crashes – Military Aviation Review |url=https://militaryaviationreview.com/thai-army-uh-72-lakota-crashes |access-date=31 December 2024 }}</ref> ; {{flag|United Kingdom}} (7 Jupiter HT1 and 6 Jupiter HC2 in service) : [[Royal Air Force]]:<ref name="World Air Forces 2025" /> :* 7 Jupiter HT1 used as a maritime, mountain and search and rescue training helicopter for [[No. 1 Flying Training School RAF|No. 1 Flying Training School]].<ref name="www.airbus.com-2024b">{{cite web |date=19 April 2024 |title=UK Ministry of Defence orders more H145 helicopters {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-04-uk-ministry-of-defence-orders-more-h145-helicopters |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.airbus.com }}</ref> :* 3 Jupiter HC2 for use with [[No. 84 Squadron RAF|84 Squadron]] in Cyprus<ref name="UK=HC2">{{cite web | title=First Jupiter HC2 Takes Flight in the UK | url=https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/first-jupiter-hc2-takes-flight-in-the-uk/ }}</ref> : [[Army Air Corps (United Kingdom)|Army Air Corps]]:<ref>{{cite web | title=New helicopter capability delivered to British Army in Brunei | url=https://des.mod.uk/new-helicopter-capability-delivered-to-british-army-in-brunei/ }}</ref> :* 3 Jupiter HC2 for use with [[No. 667 Squadron AAC|667 Squadron]] in Brunei<ref name="UK=HC2"/> ; {{flag|United States}} (around 485 UH-72 in service, 1 prototype, 29 on order) : [[Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota|UH-72 Lakota]] operated in the [[United States Armed Forces]]. :* [[United States Army]] and [[Army National Guard]]:<ref name="World Air Forces 2025" /><ref>{{cite web |last=micaela.ocampo@airbusus.com |date=8 November 2024 |title=Five Fast Facts About the UH-72 Lakota |url=https://airbusus.com/2024/11/08/five-fast-facts-about-the-uh-72-lakota/ |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. }}</ref> :** 479 UH-72A, 28 UH-72B on order as of November 2024. Roles: :*** Operations support, [[search and rescue]], [[Medical evacuation|Medevac]], counter drug, and [[disaster response]].<ref name="Staff-2024">{{cite web |last=Staff |first=Seapower |date=17 July 2024 |title=AIRBUS U.S. UH-72 Lakota Fleet Surpasses 1.5 Million Flight Hours |url=https://seapowermagazine.org/airbus-u-s-uh-72-lakota-fleet-surpasses-1-5-million-flight-hours/ |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=Seapower }}</ref> :*** Training helicopter.<ref name="Staff-2024" /> :* [[United States Navy]]:<ref name="World Air Forces 2025" /> :** 5 UH-72 used as training helicopter for the US Naval Test Pilot School.<ref>{{cite web |title=UH-72 Lakota / TH-67 Creek |url=https://www.navair.navy.mil/product/UH-72-Lakota-TH-67-Creek |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.navair.navy.mil}}</ref> :* Prototypes: :** 1 [[Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota#Variants|UH-72B Unmanned Logistics Connector]], an unmanned variant tested by the [[United States Marine Corps|US Marine Corps]] and the [[United States Army|US Army]].<ref name="Airbus ULC Release" /><ref>{{cite web |date=20 April 2024 |title=Airbus UH-72B Unmanned Logistics Connector for USMC |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8D7GlD9S2o |website=youtube.com |publisher=Naval News |format=video}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Norris |first1=Guy |date=26 April 2024 |title=Uncrewed Airbus Lakota Marine Logistics Bid May Spur Army Role |url=https://aviationweek.com/shows-events/army-aviation-association-america/uncrewed-airbus-lakota-marine-logistics-bid-may-spur |access-date=28 April 2024 |publisher=Aviation Week}}</ref>

=== Future operators ===

; {{flag|Belgium}} (20 H145M on order) : [[Belgian Air Force]]:<ref name="World Air Forces 2025" /> :* 15 Airbus H145M ordered for the [[Belgian Armed Forces|Belgian armed forces]] in June 2024.<ref name="www.airbus.com-2024">{{cite web |date=17 June 2024 |title=Belgium chooses Airbus H145M for Armed Forces and Federal Police {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-06-belgium-chooses-airbus-h145m-for-armed-forces-and-federal-police |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.airbus.com }}</ref> :* 3 Airbus H145M ordered for the [[Belgian Armed Forces|Belgian armed forces]] in December 2025 for SAR role (note: the order includes 2 more for the police, listed in the ''Civilian and governmental operators'' section) .<ref>{{Cite web |last=HeliHub.com |date=10 December 2025 |title=Belgium orders five more H145Ms |url=https://www.helihub.com/2025/12/10/belgium-orders-five-more-h145ms/ |access-date=10 December 2025 |website=HeliHub.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> ; {{flag|Brunei}} (6 H145M in order) : [[Royal Brunei Air Force]]:<ref name="World Air Forces 2025" /> :* 6 Airbus H145M ordered in May 2024 as a successor to its [[MBB Bo 105]].<ref>{{cite web |date=2 May 2024 |title=Brunei orders six H145M helicopters | Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-05-brunei-orders-six-h145m-helicopters}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Felstead |first=Peter |date=2 May 2024 |title=Brunei's MinDef orders six Airbus H145Ms to replace retired Bo 105s – European Security & Defence |url=https://euro-sd.com/2024/05/major-news/37890/brunei-orders-six-h145ms/ |access-date=31 December 2024 }}</ref> ; {{flag|Honduras}} (6 H145 on order) : [[Honduran Air Force]]:<ref name="World Air Forces 2025" /> :* 4 Airbus H145 ordered in April 2023.<ref name="www.airbus.com-2024a">{{cite web |date=10 April 2024 |title=The Honduran Ministry of Defense acquires two additional H145 helicopters {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-04-the-honduran-ministry-of-defense-acquires-two-additional-h145 |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.airbus.com }}</ref> The aircraft is planned to be used as transport helicopter (passenger / cargo), [[search and rescue]], [[Medevac]], and firefighting. :* 2 Airbus H145 ordered in April 2024.<ref name="www.airbus.com-2024a" /> ; {{flag|Indonesia}} (4 H145D3 on order) : [[Indonesian Air Force]]:<ref name="World Air Forces 2025" /> :* 4 Airbus H145D3 ordered in September 2024. The aircraft is planned to be used for training and [[search and rescue]] missions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Udara |url=https://www.helis.com/database/org/Indonesian-Air-Force/ |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=Helis.com }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Orban |first=André |date=25 September 2024 |title=Indonesian Air Force orders four Airbus H145 helicopters for training and search-and-rescue missions |url=https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/airbus/helicopters/indonesian-air-force-orders-four-airbus-h145-helicopters-for-training-and-search-and-rescue-missions/ |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=Aviation24.be }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=18 September 2024 |title=Indonesian Air Force orders four Airbus H145 helicopters {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-09-indonesian-air-force-orders-four-airbus-h145-helicopters |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.airbus.com }}</ref> ; {{flag|Ireland}} (4 H145M & 2 H145 on order) : [[Irish Air Corps]]: :* 4 Airbus H145M ordered in December 2024 for €91.7 million. The helicopters will be used for pilot training and for defence operations.<ref>{{cite web |last=Pepper |first=Diarmuid |date=30 December 2024 |title=Irish Air Corps to receive four new helicopters at a cost of close to €92 million |url=https://www.thejournal.ie/irish-air-corps-to-receive-four-new-helicopters-6582452-Dec2024/ |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=TheJournal.ie }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=30 December 2024 |title=Tánaiste Announces Four New Helicopters for the Air Corps |url=https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/a0ddd-tanaiste-announces-four-new-helicopters-for-the-air-corps/ |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.gov.ie }}</ref> :* 2 Airbus H145 in 2023 for the [[Garda Air Support Unit]]. The helicopters will be used for policing, surveillance and deployment of the [[Garda Emergency Response Unit]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2025-09-17/180/ |title=Departmental Expenditure Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2025 |date= 17 September 2025 |publisher=Houses of the Oireachtas }}</ref> ; {{flag|Spain}} (50 H145M on order) : [[Spanish Army Airmobile Force|Spanish FAMET]] :* 50 ordered in December 2025<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 December 2025 |title=Spain orders 100 Airbus helicopters under National Helicopter Plan to modernise armed forces |url=https://defence-industry.eu/spain-orders-100-airbus-helicopters-under-national-helicopter-plan-to-modernise-armed-forces/,%20https://defence-industry.eu/spain-orders-100-airbus-helicopters-under-national-helicopter-plan-to-modernise-armed-forces/ |access-date=18 December 2025 |language=en}}</ref> ; {{flag|United Kingdom}} (6 H145 on order) : [[Royal Air Force]]: :* 6 Airbus H145 ordered in April 2024:<ref name="www.airbus.com-2024b" /> :** 3 utility helicopters to be deployed in Cyprus. :** 3 utility helicopters to be deployed in Brunei.

=== Potential operators ===

; {{flag|Poland}} : [[Babcock International|Babcock]], [[Airbus]] and [[CAE Inc.|CAE]] are offering the H145 for the training of the [[Polish Air Force]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 May 2025 |title=Babcock, Airbus, and CAE to offer H145 helicopter and training package to Polish Air Force |url=https://defence-industry.eu/babcock-airbus-and-cae-to-offer-h145-helicopter-and-training-package-to-polish-air-force/ |access-date=15 May 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

== Civilian and governmental operators ==

=== Current operators === ; {{flag|Australia}} : Operators: :* [[Royal Flying Doctor Service]]<ref>{{cite web |date=9 May 2024 |title=RFDS Fortescue Heli-Med Service EC145 helicopter two year anniversary |url=https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/wa/news/rfds-fortescue-heli-med-service-ec145-helicopter-two-year-anniversary/ |access-date=9 June 2024 |website=[[Royal Flying Doctor Service]]}}</ref> :* [[WA Police]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Second world-class helicopter joins WA Police Air Wing fleet {{!}} Western Australian Government |url=https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook-Labor-Government/Second-world-class-helicopter-joins-WA-Police-Air-Wing-fleet-20231214 |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.wa.gov.au }}</ref> :* [[South Australia Police|SA Police]]<ref>{{cite web |date=9 July 2024 |title=Babcock delivers new Airbus H145 helicopter |url=https://www.babcock.com.au/babcock-delivers-new-airbus-h145-helicopter-to-support-south-australias-emergency-services/ |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=Babcock Australasia }}</ref> ; {{flag|Belgium}} : {{ill|Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen|de|Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen}} operates missions on behalf of the authorities in the North Sea. ; {{flag|Brazil}} : Brazilian operators: :* [[Bahia|Bahia State Public Security]]<ref>{{cite web |date=17 December 2012 |title=Bahia State Public Security receive EC145 |url=http://helihub.com/2012/12/17/brazil-bahia-state-public-security-receive-ec145/ |access-date=1 March 2014 |publisher=helihub.com}}</ref> :*[[Maranhão|Maranhão State Public Security]]<ref>{{cite web |date=13 December 2010 |title=Bahia State Public Security receive EC145 |url=http://www.pilotopolicial.com.br/entrega-do-ec-145-para-o-gtama/ |access-date=1 March 2014 |publisher=helihub.com}}</ref> :*[[Ceará|Ceará Public Security]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Bahia State Public Security receive EC145 |url=http://www.tmafortaleza.com.br/index.php/chega-o-primeiro-ec145-para-o-ciopaer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402114337/http://www.tmafortaleza.com.br/index.php/chega-o-primeiro-ec145-para-o-ciopaer |archive-date=2 April 2015 |access-date=1 March 2014 |publisher=helihub.com}}</ref> :* [[Minas Gerais|Minas Gerais Fire Department]]<ref>{{cite web |date=7 October 2014 |title=O novo EC-145 da Secretaria de Saúde e do Corpo de Bombeiros de Minas |url=http://www.pilotopolicial.com.br/o-novo-ec-145-da-secretaria-de-saude-e-do-corpo-de-bombeiros-de-minas |access-date=1 November 2014 |publisher=helihub.com}}</ref> ; {{flag|Canada}} : Canadian operators :* [[Royal Canadian Mounted Police]]<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Pittaway |first=Nigel |date=February 2019 |title=H145 Mountie |magazine=[[Air International]] |page=92 |volume=96 |issue=2 |issn=0306-5634}}</ref> :* [[Sûreté du Québec|Süreté du Québec]] (provincial police), 1 H145 received in 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=Airbus H145 helicopter joins Sûreté du Québec fleet |url=https://verticalmag.com/news/airbus-h145-helicopter-joins-surete-du-quebec-fleet/ |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=Vertical Mag }}</ref> :*[[Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society|STARS Air Ambulance]]<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2019 |title=STARS to buy new fleet with help from $65M in federal budget {{!}} CBC News |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/stars-federal-budget-65-million-1.5064808 |access-date=21 March 2019 |website=CBC}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=22 August 2024 |title=Airbus Helicopters Canada delivers first five-bladed H145 helicopter in North America to STARS Air Ambulance {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2021-08-airbus-helicopters-canada-delivers-first-five-bladed-h145 |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.airbus.com }}</ref> ; {{flag|Cayman Islands}} :[[Royal Cayman Islands Police Service|Royal Cayman Islands Police Service Air Operations Unit]]<ref>{{cite web |date=30 September 2019 |title=New police helicopter expected to arrive in December |work=Cayman Compass |url=https://www.caymancompass.com/2019/09/29/new-police-helicopter-expected-to-arrive-in-december/ |access-date=30 September 2019 |publisher=caymancompass.com |last1=Ragoonath |first1=Reshma }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Cayman Islands police to get an H145 |url=https://verticalmag.com/press-releases/cayman-islands-police-to-get-an-h145/ |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=Vertical Mag }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=15 June 2017 |title=Second Cayman Police H145 delivered |url=https://www.keymilitary.com/article/second-cayman-police-h145-delivered |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.keymilitary.com }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ragoonath |first1=Reshma |date=7 June 2021 |title=High-tech eye in the sky: Cayman chopper among most advanced in the region |work=Cayman Compass |url=https://www.caymancompass.com/2021/06/07/high-tech-eye-in-the-sky-cayman-chopper-among-most-advanced-in-the-region/}}</ref> ; {{flag|France}} :French operators: :* Eurocopter EC145 :** 32 ordered, by the [[Sécurité Civile]] first delivered in 2002, 5 of which had an accident.<ref name="www.helicopassion.com">{{cite web |title=EC145 – Sécurité Civile // HELICOPASSION |url=https://www.helicopassion.com/fr/03/ec145-03.htm |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.helicopassion.com}}</ref> :** 15 ordered by the [[National Gendarmerie|Gendarmerie]] since 2002.<ref>{{cite web |title=Les hélicoptères de la Gendarmerie Nationale française // HELICOPASSION |url=https://www.helicopassion.com/fr/03/wbl348.htm |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.helicopassion.com}}</ref> :* 4 Airbus H145 for the [[Sécurité Civile]] ordered in 2021 to replace the helicopters that were lost.<ref name="www.helicopassion.com" /> :* 42 Airbus H145 ordered in January 2024 by the [[Minister of the Interior (France)|Interior Ministry]] to replace the EC145:<ref>{{cite web |title=Acquisition de 42 nouveaux hélicoptères H145 pour la Sécurité civile et la Gendarmerie nationale |url=https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/actualites/communiques-de-presse/acquisition-de-42-nouveaux-helicopteres-h145-pour-securite-civile |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207172227/https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/actualites/communiques-de-presse/acquisition-de-42-nouveaux-helicopteres-h145-pour-securite-civile |archive-date=7 December 2024 |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=Ministère de l'Intérieur |language=fr}}</ref> :** 36 for the [[Sécurité Civile]] (Medevac, SAR, fire-fighting), delivered since 2024 until 2028 :** 6 for the [[National Gendarmerie|Gendarmerie]] (Amiens, Chamonix, Cayenne), to be delivered from 2025 until 2028.<ref>{{cite web |last=nationale |first=Sirpa Gendarmerie, Gendarmerie |title=Renouvellement de la flotte des hélicoptères : six H145 pour la gendarmerie |url=https://www.gendarmerie.interieur.gouv.fr/gendinfo/actualites/2024/renouvellement-de-la-flotte-des-helicopteres-six-h145-pour-la-gendarmerie |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.gendarmerie.interieur.gouv.fr |language=fr-FR}}</ref> :* EC145 and H145 used for medical transport by the SAMU (Babcock, MBH Samu, SAF Aerogroup)<ref>{{cite web |title=Les hélicoptères du SAMU en France – H145 & EC145 // HELICOPASSION |url=https://www.helicopassion.com/fr/02/samu03.htm |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.helicopassion.com}}</ref> ; {{flag|Georgia}} : [[Border Police of Georgia|Border Police]]:<ref>{{cite web |title=Border Police receives H145 helicopter |url=https://1tv.ge/lang/en/news/border-police-receives-h145-helicopter/ |access-date=29 March 2024 |website=1TV }}</ref> :* 2 Airbus H145 received in 2024. ; {{flag|Germany}} : State police operators: [[File:H145 D-HCBV.jpg|thumb|H145 D3 – [[Baden-Württemberg Police|Baden-Württemberg State Police]]:]] [[File:Eurocopter-Kawasaki EC-145 (BK-117C-2), Polizei AN2025178.jpg|thumb|EC145 – [[Hesse State Police]]]] :*[[Bavarian State Police|Bavarian State Police Helicopter Squadron]]: :**8 Airbus H145 D3 (5-blade rotor) ordered in December 2021.<ref>{{cite web |last=ES&T editorial team |date=6 December 2021 |title=Eight H145 helicopters for Bavarian police |url=https://esut.de/en/2021/12/meldungen/31336/acht-hubschrauber-h145-fuer-bayerische-polizei/ |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=esut.de }}</ref> Delivery started in August 2023, and should last until 2025.<ref>{{cite web |last=ES&T Redaktion |date=24 August 2023 |title=Hubschrauber H145 für bayerische Polizei vorgestellt |url=https://esut.de/2023/08/meldungen/44015/hubschrauber-h145-fuer-bayerische-polizei-vorgestellt/ |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=esut.de |language=de-DE}}</ref> :*[[Baden-Württemberg Police|Baden-Württemberg State Police]]: :**6 Airbus H145 D3 delivered from 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=German State Police of Baden-Wurttemberg receive the world's first H145 in law enforcement configuration |url=https://verticalmag.com/press-releases/germanstatepoliceofbadenwurttembergreceivetheworldsfirsth145/ |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=Vertical Mag }}</ref> :*[[Hesse State Police]]: :**3 Eurocopter EC145.<ref>https://hpe.polizei.hessen.de/ueber-uns/organisation/polizeifliegerstaffel/ {{dead link|date=May 2026}}</ref> :*Lower-Saxony State Police: :**2 Airbus H145 D3 (5-blade rotor).<ref name="www.airbus.com-2023">{{cite web |date=1 September 2023 |title=Two additional German states order five-bladed H145 for their police forces {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-09-two-additional-german-states-order-five-bladed-h145-for-their |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.airbus.com }}</ref> :*[[Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania|Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania State Police]]: :**2 Airbus H145 D3 (5-blade rotor).<ref name="www.airbus.com-2023" /> :*[[North Rhine-Westphalia Police|North Rhine-Westphalia State Police]]: :**6 Airbus H145 T2 ordered in 2015, delivered by 2016.<ref>{{cite web |date=16 September 2016 |title=H145T2 Neuer Polizeihubschrauber für NRW – H145T2 |url=http://www.polizeifliegerstaffel.de/?Willkommen___Aktuelles___H145T2 |access-date=1 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916013459/http://www.polizeifliegerstaffel.de/?Willkommen___Aktuelles___H145T2 |archive-date=16 September 2016 }}</ref> The helicopters were modernised to a 5-blade rotor in 2023.<ref>{{cite web |date=22 June 2023 |title=Auffällige Neuerung an Polizeihubschraubern in NRW soll bei Katastrophen helfen |url=https://www.24rhein.de/rheinland-nrw/feature-modernsten-polizeihubschrauber-welt-fliegerstaffel-nrw-h-145-herbert-reul-duesseldorf-92357589.html |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.24rhein.de |language=de}}</ref> :*[[Rhineland-Palatinate Police|Rhineland-Palatinate State Police]]: :**2 Airbus H145 D3 (5-blade rotor) ordered in July 2022, delivered in August 2024.<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2022 |title=Rhineland-Palatinate orders two H145 helicopters for its police force {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-07-rhineland-palatinate-orders-two-h145-helicopters-for-its-police |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.airbus.com }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=ES&T Redaktion |date=26 August 2024 |title=Zwei Polizeihubschrauber H145 in Rheinland-Pfalz in Dienst gestellt |url=https://esut.de/2024/08/meldungen/innere-sicherheit/52548/zwei-polizeihubschrauber-h145-in-rheinland-pfalz-in-dienst-gestellt/ |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=esut.de |language=de-DE}}</ref> :*[[Saxony State Police]]: :**3 Airbus H145 D3 (5-blade rotor) delivered in 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last=mdr.de |title=Sachsen: Neuer Polizeihubschrauber kann auch Waldbrände löschen {{!}} MDR.DE |url=https://www.mdr.de/nachrichten/sachsen/polizei-hubschrauber-waldbrand-feuer-100.html |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.mdr.de |language=de}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Debski |first=Andreas |date=19 November 2024 |title=Sachsen: Polizei erhält drei neue Helikopter vom Typ Airbus H145 |url=https://www.lvz.de/mitteldeutschland/sachsen-polizei-erhaelt-drei-neue-helikopter-vom-typ-airbus-h145-IGCAGYPWOZGPFDMPFWUAQ4MAGM.html |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.lvz.de |language=de}}</ref> :*[[Saxony-Anhalt|Saxony-Anhalt State Police]]: :**2 Airbus H145 D3 (5-blade rotor) delivered in August 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last=Volksstimme |title=Neuer Hubschrauber hebt zum Einsatz ab |url=https://www.volksstimme.de/sachsen-anhalt/neuer-hubschrauber-hebt-zum-einsatz-ab-1914911 |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.volksstimme.de |language=de}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=18 December 2023 |author=BBGLIVE |title=Neuen Polizeihubschrauber für Sachsen-Anhalt übergeben {{!}} YOUTUBE.COM |website=[[YouTube]] |date=21 September 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWpdnFqQhsE}}</ref> :*[[Thuringia|Thuringia State Police:]] :**2 Eurocopter EC145 received in 2019, second-hand helicopters.<ref>{{cite web |last=NACHRICHTEN |first=n-tv |title=Neuer Hubschrauber im Dienst der Thüringer Polizei |url=https://www.n-tv.de/regionales/thueringen/Neuer-Hubschrauber-im-Dienst-der-Thueringer-Polizei-article21012085.html |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=n-tv.de |language=de}}</ref> :Medevac helicopters: :* [[ADAC]]: :** 14 Eurocopter EC145 T2 ordered in 2012 upgraded to 5-blade rotor variant in 2021.<ref>{{cite web |date=13 September 2012 |title=ADAC orders 14 EC145T2 and 3 EC135P2e |url=http://helihub.com/2012/09/13/adac-orders-14-ec145t2-and-3-ec135p2e/ |access-date=10 March 2013 |publisher=helihub.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=GmbH |first=SAMedia |date=18 August 2021 |title=ADAC erhält die ersten beiden H145-Helikopter mit 5-Blatt-Rotorsystem |url=https://www.cockpit.aero/rubriken/detailseite/news/adac-erhaelt-die-ersten-beiden-helis-mit-5-blatt-rotor |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.cockpit.aero |language=de}}</ref> :*[[DRF Luftrettung]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Faszination Hubschrauber |url=https://www.drf-luftrettung.de/de/faszination-hubschrauber |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825142642/https://www.drf-luftrettung.de/de/faszination-hubschrauber |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 August 2019 |access-date=2 December 2020 |website=DRF Luftrettung |language=de}}</ref> :**20 H145 D2 to be upgraded to 5-blade rotor variant in January 2020 contract.<ref name="www.airbus.com-2021">{{cite web |date=28 October 2021 |title=German HEMS operator DRF Luftrettung expands its H145 and H135 fleet {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2020-01-german-hems-operator-drf-luftrettung-expands-its-h145-and-h135 |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.airbus.com }}</ref> :**15 H145 D3 (5-blade rotor) ordered in January 2020 contract.<ref name="www.airbus.com-2021" /> :**7 H145 D3 (5-blade rotor) ordered in February 2024 with 3 in option.<ref>{{cite web |last=ES&T Redaktion |date=28 February 2024 |title=DRF Luftrettung weitet ihren Hubschrauberbestand um zehn H145 aus |url=https://esut.de/2024/02/meldungen/47948/drf-luftrettung-weitet-ihren-hubschrauberbestand-um-zehn-h145-aus/ |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=esut.de |language=de-DE}}</ref> ; {{Flag|Iraq}} :[[Ministry of Oil (Iraq)|Ministry of Oil:]] :* 4 H145s were requested in 2014 and deliveries were finalised in June 2017, Although the [[Ministry of Oil (Iraq)|Ministry of Oil]] is considered to be a civilian operator, the aircraft are being maintained by the [[Iraqi Army Aviation Command]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Herk |first=Hans van |date=11 January 2024 |title=Iraqi Ministry of Oil EC145 now operated by IAAC |url=https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/iraqi-ministry-of-oil-ec145-now-operated-by-iaac |access-date=25 January 2026 |website=www.scramble.nl |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 October 2021 |title=Airbus delivers helicopters to Iraq Ministry of Oil {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2017-06-airbus-delivers-helicopters-to-iraq-ministry-of-oil |access-date=25 January 2026 |website=www.airbus.com |language=en}}</ref> ; {{flag|Israel}} : [[Israel Police]]: :* 2 H145 D2 ordered in 2015.<ref>{{cite web |date=21 August 2017 |title=Fast and furious: The new police helicopters |url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/234291 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821213708/http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/234291 |archive-date=21 August 2017 |access-date=21 August 2017 |publisher=israelnationalnews.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Mishteret Yisra'el |url=https://www.helis.com/database/org/Israel-Police/ |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=Helis.com }}</ref> ; {{flag| Kazakhstan}} (6 KH145) : In 2010, the Kazakh government signed a framework agreement for up to 45 H145 to be assembled locally over 6 years, and to be used by civilian and military agencies.<ref name="HeliHub.com-2010" /> Some of the aircraft were assembled for private clients, and won't be included here. :Kazakh Emergency Situations Ministry:<ref name="ke.kz" /> :* 6 KH145 [[Medical evacuation|Medevac helicopters]] ordered for the ministry of defence ordered in 2012 as part of a broader order that includes 2 helicopters for the Ministry of Defence.<ref name="www.kampfly.dk" /><ref name="www.timesaerospace.aero" /> ; {{flag|Lithuania}} : [[State Border Guard Service (Lithuania)|State Border Guard Service]]:<ref>{{cite web |title=Lithuanian Border Guard orders Eurocopter EC 135 and EC 145 |url=https://www.eurocopter.com/site/en/press/Lithuanian-Border-Guard-orders-Eurocopter-EC-135-and-EC-145_370.html?iframe=true&width=700 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130410184824/https://www.eurocopter.com/site/en/press/Lithuanian-Border-Guard-orders-Eurocopter-EC-135-and-EC-145_370.html?iframe=true&width=700 |archive-date=10 April 2013 |access-date=10 March 2013 |publisher=eurocopter.com}}</ref> [[File:EC145 Lithuanian State Border Guard.jpg|thumb|EC145 – [[State Border Guard Service (Lithuania)|Lithuanian State Border Guard Service]]]] :* 1 Eurocopter EC145 :* 3 Airbus H145 D3 (5-blade rotor) ordered in 2023.<ref>{{cite web |date=29 November 2023 |title=Lithuanian State Border Guard Service orders three H145s {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-11-lithuanian-state-border-guard-service-orders-three-h145s |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.airbus.com }}</ref> ; {{flag|Luxembourg}} (1 H145M) : [[Grand Ducal Police]]:<ref name="www.airbus.com-2021a" /> :* 1 H145M delivered to the Police in November 2019, as part of an order for 2 H145M which are shared between the police and the [[Luxembourg Air Force|Air force]]. One of the helicopters has a ''Police'' livery, and the other one has a ''Dark grey military'' livery.<ref name="www.airbus.com-2021a" /><ref name="www.shephardmedia.com" /> ; {{flag|Mongolia}} : [[National_Emergency_Management_Agency_(Mongolia)|Mongolian National Emergency Management Agency]]:<ref>{{cite web |title=Does NEMA's helicopter only serve the rich and ignore the rest? | date=20 February 2024 | url=https://www.ubpost.mn/a/12941 |access-date=11 October 2025}}</ref> :* 3 Eurocopter EC145 purchased in 2021 [[Mongolian Air Force|337th Airborne Corps of Mongolia]] ; {{flag|Morocco}} : [[Royal Moroccan Gendarmerie]]:<ref>{{cite web |title=Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie recognized for 50 years with Eurocopter |url=http://www.airbushelicopters.com/site/en/press/The-Moroccan-Royal-Gendarmerie-is-recognized-for-its-50-years-of-Eurocopter-helicopter-operations_898.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826120937/http://www.airbushelicopters.com/site/en/press/The-Moroccan-Royal-Gendarmerie-is-recognized-for-its-50-years-of-Eurocopter-helicopter-operations_898.html |archive-date=26 August 2014 |access-date=22 August 2014 |publisher=airbushelicopters.com}}</ref> :* 6 Eurocopter EC145 purchased from the [[Rega (air rescue)]] with its equipment, to be used as rescue helicopter. :** 5 delivered in November 2019.<ref name="Thomalla-2019">{{cite web |last=Thomalla |first=Volker K. |date=20 November 2019 |title=Fünf EC145 der REGA sind auf dem Weg nach Marokko |url=https://aerobuzz.de/helikopter-news/fuenf-ec145-der-rega-sind-auf-dem-weg-nach-marokko/ |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=Aerobuzz.de |language=de}}</ref> :** 1 retired in August 2020, and delivered to Morocco.<ref name="Website-2020">{{cite web |last=Website |first=SkyNews ch |date=20 August 2020 |title=Ära der Rega-EC145 endgültig vorbei |url=https://skynews-ch.translate.goog/allgemein/aera-der-rega-ec145-endgueltig-vorbei/?_x_tr_sl=de&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=Sky News |language=de}}</ref> ; {{flag|Namibia}} :[[Namibian Police Force]]: :*1 Eurocopter EC145 purchased in 2011.<ref>{{cite web |title=Namibia has ordered EC145 helicopter |url=https://www.helicopterinvestor.com/news/39592/namibia_orders_ec145_041/ |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=Helicopter Investor }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |date=October 2011 |title=Namibian Police Order EC145 |magazine=[[Air International]] |page=34 |volume=81 |issue=4 |issn=0306-5634}}</ref> ; {{flag|Netherlands}} : [[Emergency medical services in the Netherlands|ANWB Medical Air Assistance]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Ambulancehelikopter Airbus Helicopter H145 {{!}} ANWB |url=https://www.anwb.nl/maa/helikopters/airbus-helicopter-h145 |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.anwb.nl}}</ref> ; {{flag|New Zealand}} :GCH Aviation :* 4 Airbus H145 sold by [[Rega (air rescue)|REGA]] in February 2024 to GCH Aviation air rescue ambulance services in New Zealand. The delivery will take place once the new generation of H145 enters service.<ref name="Website-2024">{{cite web |last=Website |first=SkyNews ch |date=28 February 2024 |title=Rega verkauft vier H145 nach Neuseeland |url=https://skynews.ch/zivilluftfahrt/rega-verkauft-vier-h145-nach-neuseeland/ |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=Sky News |language=de}}</ref> :** 3 Airbus H145 D2 :** 1 Airbus H145 D3 HB-ZOO [[Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust (fleet) |url=http://www.otagorescue.co.nz/helicopterinfo.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630035551/http://www.otagorescue.co.nz/helicopterinfo.php |archive-date=30 June 2013 |access-date=2 July 2013 |publisher=otagorescue.co.nz}}</ref> :* Airbus H145 D3 (5-blade rotor)<ref>{{cite web |date=27 October 2022 |title=Saving lives with the five-bladed H145 in New Zealand {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2022-10-saving-lives-with-the-five-bladed-h145-in-new-zealand |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.airbus.com }}</ref> ; {{flag|Norway}} : [[Norsk Luftambulanse]]: :* Airbus H145 D3 (5-blade rotor)<ref>{{cite web |date=October 2020 |title=Først i verden med dette helikopteret: – Dette er starten på en ny tid |url=https://norskluftambulanse.no/forst-i-verden-med-dette-helikopteret-dette-er-starten-pa-en-ny-tid/ |publisher=Norskluftambulanse.no}}</ref> ; {{flag|Peru}} :[[National Police of Peru]]: :*4 Eurocopter EC145 ordered in 2013. ; {{flag|Philippines}} :[[Philippine Coast Guard]]: [[File:PCG Airbus H145 Tail No. CGH-1452.jpg|thumb|right|H145M – [[Philippine Coast Guard]]]] :* 1 to 2 Eurocopter EC145 for [[Search and rescue|search and rescue missions]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Philippine Coast Guard will be getting 1–2 Eurocopters EC145 to boost search and rescue operations |url=http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/43251-Philippine-Coast-Guard-to-get-1,-2-Eurocopters-EC145-to-boost-search-and-rescue-operations.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120601053200/http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/43251-Philippine-Coast-Guard-to-get-1,-2-Eurocopters-EC145-to-boost-search-and-rescue-operations.html |archive-date=1 June 2012 |access-date=7 June 2012 |publisher=Zambotimes.com}}</ref> ; {{flag|Saudi Arabia}} :[[Ministry of Interior (Saudi Arabia)|Ministry of Interior]]: :* 23 H145 D2 ordered in June 2015.<ref>{{cite web |title=Saudi Arabia Orders H145 Helicopters {{!}} Aviation Week Network |url=https://aviationweek.com/saudi-arabia-orders-h145-helicopters |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=aviationweek.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=24 June 2015 |title=CORRECTED-France, Saudi Arabia to sign contracts worth $12 bln – Fabius |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/france-saudi-contracts-idUSP6N0O501X20150624 |access-date=24 June 2015 |agency=reuters.com}}</ref> ; {{flag|Serbia}} (4 H145M) :[[Serbian Interior Ministry]]: :* 4 Airbus H145M ordered in December 2016 for the Police as part of a larger order for 9 H145M, 5 of which for the [[Serbian Air Force and Air Defence|Air Force]].<ref>{{cite web |date=28 October 2021 |title=Republic of Serbia Orders Nine H145M {{!}} Airbus |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2016-12-republic-of-serbia-orders-nine-h145m |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.airbus.com }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Herk |first=Hans van |date=14 December 2021 |title=Large helicopter order Serbian Armed Forces |url=https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/large-helicopter-order-serbian-armed-forces |access-date=31 December 2024 |website=www.scramble.nl }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Vojinovic |first1=Petar |date=9 July 2019 |title=[EKSKLUZIVNO] Helikopterska jedinica MUP-a: Prve vazduh-vazduh fotografije srpskih Erbasova H145M |url=https://tangosix.rs/2019/09/07/ekskluzivno-helikopterska-jedinica-mup-a-i-prve-vazduh-vazduh-fotografije-srpskih-erbasova-h145m/ |access-date=12 October 2019 |website=Tango Six |language=sr}}</ref><ref name="Vojinovic-2018" /> ; {{flag|Switzerland}} : {{flagicon image|Rega-Logo.svg|size=40 px}} [[Rega (air rescue)]]:[[File:Zepper-BK_117-C2-(EC145)-SchweizerischeRettungsflugwacht.jpg|thumb|[[Eurocopter EC 145]].]] [[File:Rega7-3 (cropped).jpg|thumb|[[#Variants|Airbus H145 D2]]]] : Current rescue fleet:<ref>{{cite web |last=Rega |first=Swiss Air-Rescue |title=Fleet and Equipment {{!}} Swiss Air-Rescue Rega |url=https://www.rega.ch/en/our-missions/fleet-and-equipment |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.rega.ch }}</ref> :* 11 [[AgustaWestland AW109S Grand|AW109SP Da Vinci]] (ordered in 2009) :* 6 Airbus H145 D2 (4-blade rotor), that replaced the EC145, it was ordered in 2016 and delivered in 2018–19.<ref>{{cite web |last=Rega |first=Swiss Air-Rescue |date=9 December 2016 |title=Rega purchases six new rescue helicopters |url=https://www.rega.ch/en/news/news-from-the-world-of-rega/detail/rega-purchases-six-new-rescue-helicopters |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.rega.ch }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Rega |first=Swiss Air-Rescue |date=21 June 2018 |title=New rescue helicopters for Rega |url=https://www.rega.ch/en/news/news-from-the-world-of-rega/detail/new-rescue-helicopters-for-rega |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.rega.ch }}</ref> :* 1 Airbus H145 D3 HB-ZOO, ordered in 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=Secours d'urgence en Suisse avec les hélicoptères de la REGA // HELICOPASSION |url=https://www.helicopassion.com/fr/02/rega01.htm |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.helicopassion.com}}</ref> :* 1 Airbus H145 D3 (5-blade rotor), first of its kind delivered in December 2024, 20 more to be delivered by 2026.<ref>{{cite web |last=Rega |first=Swiss Air-Rescue |date=5 December 2024 |title=Rega takes delivery of the first new rescue helicopter of its future single-type fleet |url=https://www.rega.ch/en/news/news-from-the-world-of-rega/detail/rega-takes-delivery-of-the-first-new-rescue-helicopter-of-its-future-single-type-fleet |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.rega.ch }}</ref> : Future fleet: :* 21 Airbus H145 D3 (5-blade rotor) :** 9 ordered in March 2022 to replace the 6 Airbus H145 D2 and the Airbus H145 D3 HB-ZOO.<ref>{{cite web |last=Admin |date=11 March 2022 |title=Swiss Rescue Service Rega orders 9 Airbus H145 five-bladed |url=https://hlcopters.com/swiss-ai-rescue-service-rega-orders-9-airbus-h145-five-bladed/ |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=Hlcopters Magazine |language=es}}</ref> :** 12 ordered February 2023 to replace the [[AgustaWestland AW109S Grand|AW109SP Da Vinci]] used in mountain operations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Swiss SAR orders H145 |url=https://pilotweb.aero/aircraft/swiss-sar-orders-h145/#:~:text=The%20H145s%20will%20replace%20Rega's,-one%20five-bladed%20H145s. |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=Pilot }}</ref> :** December 2022, approval for the complete renewal of the fleet towards the H145 D3 (5-blade rotor).<ref>{{cite web |last=Rega |first=Swiss Air-Rescue |date=5 December 2022 |title=21 new rescue helicopters for Rega |url=https://www.rega.ch/en/news/news-from-the-world-of-rega/detail/21-new-rescue-helicopters-for-rega |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.rega.ch }}</ref> The order was placed in February 2023, and this order intends to replace the [[AgustaWestland AW109S Grand|AW109SP Da Vinci]] used in mountain operations. : Helicopters sold to: :* 6 Eurocopter EC145 ordered in 2001, retired in 2019/20, sold with its equipment to the Moroccan Gendarmerie to be used as rescue helicopter. :** 5 delivered in November 2019.<ref name="Thomalla-2019" /> :** 1 retired in August 2020, and delivered to Morocco.<ref name="Website-2020" /> :* 4 Airbus H145 sold in February 2024 for the sale of GCH Aviation air rescue ambulance services in New Zealand. The delivery will take place once the new generation of H145 enters service.<ref name="Website-2024" /> :** 3 Airbus H145 D2 :** 1 Airbus H145 D3 HB-ZOO ; {{flag|Taiwan}} :[[APEX flight academy|APEX Aviation ]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 December 2025 |title=安捷航空全台首架H-145直升機抵台安捷創下普航先鋒 - 台灣新聞雲 |url=https://886.news/archives/309389 |access-date=24 December 2025 |website=886.news |language=zh-TW}}</ref> ; {{flag|Ukraine}}[[File:Ukrainian police helicopter while used by paramedics.jpg|thumb|EC145 – National Police of Ukraine]][[File:EC-145 ДСНС.jpg|thumb|EC145 – State Emergency Service of Ukraine]] :[[National Police of Ukraine]] :*10 Eurocopter EC145 :[[State Emergency Service of Ukraine]] :*2 Eurocopter EC145 ordered for rescue / emergency missions.<ref>{{cite web |date=17 October 2008 |title=Ministry of Emergencies of Ukraine and Eurocopter sign contract for rescue and emergency missions helicopters |url=https://www.eurocopter.com/site/en/press/Ministry-of-Emergencies-of-Ukraine-and-Eurocopter-sign-contract-for-rescue-and-emergency-missions-helicopters_571.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130409091628/https://www.eurocopter.com/site/en/press/Ministry-of-Emergencies-of-Ukraine-and-Eurocopter-sign-contract-for-rescue-and-emergency-missions-helicopters_571.html |archive-date=9 April 2013 |access-date=10 March 2013 |publisher=Eurocopter}}</ref> ;{{flag|Saudi Arabia}} : [[Ministry of Internal Affairs (Ukraine)|Ministry of Interior]] :* 10 Airbus H145 D2 ordered in 2019, of which 8 orders were switched to the D3 (5-blade rotors) variant.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Ukraine signs order for the new H145 |date=5 March 2019 |url=https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2019/03/ukraine-signs-order-for-the-new-h145.html |access-date=26 June 2019 |website=Airbus}}</ref> ; {{flag|United Kingdom}} : [[East Anglian Air Ambulance]]: :* 2 Airbus H145 D2 used, modernised with the 5-blade rotor.<ref>{{cite web |title=Our H145 Helicopters |url=https://www.eaaa.org.uk/our-work/our-helicopters |access-date=27 May 2022 |website=East Anglian Air Ambulance}}</ref> : [[Scottish Ambulance Service]]: :* 2 Airbus H145 D2 ordered in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=New Air Ambulance Helicopters will Enhance Patient Care |url=http://www.scottishambulance.com/NewsDesk/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=131 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914092203/http://www.scottishambulance.com/NewsDesk/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=131 |archive-date=14 September 2017 |access-date=26 June 2015 |publisher=scottishambulance.com}}</ref> : [[Yorkshire Air Ambulance]]: :* 3 Airbus H145 D3 (5-blade rotor) delivered between March 2023 and December 2024.<ref>{{cite web |date=21 June 2023 |title=Yorkshire Air Ambulance unveils new £15m helicopters |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-65974925 |access-date=10 December 2023 |website=BBC News }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Yorkshire Receives an Early Christmas Gift as YAA Welcomes New Helicopter to its Fleet - Yorkshire Air Ambulance | date=19 December 2024 | url=https://www.yorkshireairambulance.org.uk/2024/12/19/yorkshire-receives-an-early-christmas-gift-as-yaa-welcomes-new-helicopter-to-its-fleet/ }}</ref> : [[Wales Air Ambulance]]: :* 4 Airbus H145 ordered in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |last=SemiColonWeb |title=Latest News {{!}} Wales Air Ambulance |url=http://www.walesairambulance.com/news.php?s=2017-07-07-wales-air-ambulance-completes-helicopter-fleet-upgrade |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201035706/http://www.walesairambulance.com/news.php?s=2017-07-07-wales-air-ambulance-completes-helicopter-fleet-upgrade |archive-date=1 December 2017 |access-date=22 November 2017 |website=www.walesairambulance.com }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=7 September 2023 |title=Wales chooses name for new Charity Air Ambulance |url=https://www.walesairambulance.com/news/wales-chooses-name-for-new-charity-aircraft |access-date=10 April 2024 |work=Wales Air Ambulance}}</ref> : [[National Police Air Service]]: :* 19 Eurocopter EC135 and EC145<ref>{{cite web |title=How we assist police forces {{!}} National Police Air Service |url=https://www.npas.police.uk/what-we-do/how-we-assist-police-forces |access-date=10 December 2023 |website=www.npas.police.uk}}</ref> : [[Police Service of Northern Ireland]]: :* Eurocopter EC145 purchased in 2012.<ref>{{cite web |title=Eye in the Sky – PSNI's New EC145 Eurocopter officially launched |url=http://www.psni.police.uk/index/news-archive/news-2010/news_august_2010/new_police_helicopter.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120829163013/http://www.psni.police.uk/index/news-archive/news-2010/news_august_2010/new_police_helicopter.htm |archive-date=29 August 2012 |access-date=10 March 2013 |publisher=psni.police.uk}}</ref> ; {{flag|United States}}[[File:H145 NHV.jpg|thumb|right|alt=H145 NHV|Ostend – EBNH]] :[[University of Utah Hospital|AirMed Utah]]: :* Eurocopter EC145.<ref>{{cite web |title=University of Utah Health Care |url=http://healthcare.utah.edu/airmed/About/Aircraft.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629232520/http://healthcare.utah.edu/airmed/About/Aircraft.html |archive-date=29 June 2013}}</ref> : [[Boston MedFlight]]: :* 5 Airbus H145 in service.<ref>{{cite web |title=Medical Helicopter {{!}} Emergency Nonemergency Medical Transportation {{!}} Boston MedFlight |url=https://www.bostonmedflight.org/medical-helicopter-transport/ |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=www.bostonmedflight.org}}</ref> :[[Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department]]: :* 1 Airbus H145 D2 purchased in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=First Police H145 in USA Goes to Las Vegas |url=https://www.helis.com/database/news/h145_lvmpd/ |access-date=15 January 2019 |website=Helis.com }}</ref> :[[OSF HealthCare]] Life Flight (Peoria, IL): :* Eurocopter EC145<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.osfhealthcare.org/services/medical-professionals/ems/life-flight/about/aircraft|title=Aircraft|website=www.osfhealthcare.org}}</ref> :[[Riverside County Sheriff's Department]]: :* 1 Airbus H145.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rescue 9: Riverside County Sheriff's Department Aviation Unit's new H145 |url=https://verticalmag.com/features/riverside-county-sheriffs-department-aviation-unit/ |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=Vertical Mag }}</ref> :[[Sanford Health]] Airmed: :* Eurocopter EC145.<ref name="www.sanfordhealth.org">{{cite web |title=Emergency Care in the Air |url=https://www.sanfordhealth.org/medical-services/emergency-medicine/airmed |access-date=3 September 2019 |website=www.sanfordhealth.org}}</ref> :* Airbus H145.<ref name="www.sanfordhealth.org" /> : [[Suffolk County Police Department]]: :* 2 Eurocopter EC145.<ref>{{cite web |title=PBA On Patrol – Aviation Unit |url=http://pbaonpatrol.com/aviation-unit/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008102705/http://pbaonpatrol.com/aviation-unit/ |archive-date=8 October 2018 |access-date=27 November 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Metro Aviation delivers H145 to Suffolk County Police Department |url=https://verticalmag.com/press-releases/metroaviationdeliversh145tosuffolkcountypolicedepartment/ |access-date=17 August 2025 |website=verticalmag.com |date=7 August 2015 }}</ref> : [[Texas Department of Public Safety]] :* 1 Eurocopter EC145<ref>{{cite web |title=DPS to Showcase Past and Present Resources at Austin Museum Day |url=http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/public_information/pr091712.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131119023210/http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/public_information/pr091712.htm |archive-date=19 November 2013 |access-date=5 November 2013 |publisher=txdps.state.tx.us}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=TEXAS DPS |url=https://www.metroaviation.com/project/texas-dps/ |access-date=1 January 2025 |website=Metro Aviation }}</ref> : [[UW Med Flight]] :* 1 Eurocopter EC145<ref>{{cite web |title=UW Med Flight |url=https://www.metroaviation.com/project/uw-med-flight/ |access-date=17 August 2025 |website=Metro Aviation}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Life-saving care at the scene and in the air |url=https://www.uwhealth.org/med-flight |access-date=17 August 2025 |website=www.uwhealth.org}}</ref>

=== Future operators === ; {{flag|Australia}} (4) : [[Australian Border Force]]: :* 2 Airbus H145 D3 (5-blade rotors) ordered in May 2025.<ref>{{cite web |title=Babcock signs new $250 million contract with Australian Border Force to keep nation safe and secure |url=https://www.babcock.com.au/news/babcock-signs-new-250-million-contract-with-australian-border-force-to-keep-nation-safe-and-secure |access-date= |website=babcock |date=17 September 2025 }}</ref> ; {{flag|Bahrain}} : [[Bahraini police|Bahraini police]]: :* 9 Airbus H145 D3 (5-blade rotors) ordered in December 2024.<ref>{{cite web |title=Airbus Sells Nine H145 Helicopters to Bahrain's Police |url=https://www.defensemirror.com/news/38376/Airbus_Sells_Nine_H145__Helicopters_to_Bahrain___s_Police |access-date= |website=defensemirror}}</ref> ; {{flag|Belgium}} (4) : [[Belgian Federal Police]]: :* 2 H145M ordered in June 2024, with 3 options.<ref name="www.airbus.com-2024" /> :* 2 H145M ordered in December 2025.<ref>{{Cite journal |date=19 October 1963 |title=Health Services for Civilian Governmental Employees |url=https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1963.03710030135075 |journal=JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association |volume=186 |issue=3 |pages=215 |doi=10.1001/jama.1963.03710030135075 |issn=0098-7484|url-access=subscription }}</ref> ; {{flag|Czech Republic}} (11) : Czech Ministroy of Interior :* 11 H145 ordered in May 2026, replacing the [[Eurocopter EC135|H135]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Molyneaux |first=Ian |date=2026-05-27 |title=Airbus H145s to replace Czech police’s fleet of nine H135s |url=https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/airbus-h145-helicopters-to-replace-czech-polices-entire-fleet-of-h135s |access-date=2026-05-31 |website=www.aerotime.aero |language=en-US}}</ref> ; {{flag|Romania}} (5) : Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs: :* 5 H145 approved for purchase in May 2026<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Ministry of Internal Affairs will purchase 12 multi-role Airbus H160 and H145 helicopters for SMURD missions, rescue, and public order. |url=https://informat.ro/en/economy/mai-acquires-12-airbus-h160-and-h145-helicopters-for-interventions-123894 |access-date=2026-06-01 |website=informat.ro |language=en}}</ref> == Accidents == As of August 2024 the EC145 has been involved in 67 incidents with 49 fatalities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://asn.flightsafety.org/asndb/type/EC45|title=Aviation Safety Network > > ASN Aviation Safety Database results|first=Harro|last=Ranter|website=asn.flightsafety.org}}</ref>

==Specifications (H145)== [[File:Rotor anti-couple EC 145.JPG|thumb|upright|The original tail rotor design used on the earlier EC145s. Now replaced with a [[Fenestron]].]]

{{Aircraft specs | ref = Airbus H145 technical description,<ref>{{cite web |title=H145 technical information |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/helicopters/civil-helicopters/h145/h145-technical-information |website=[[Airbus]] |date=18 April 2024 }}</ref> Eurocopter EC145 technical data,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurocopter.ca/PDF/EC145tech.pdf |title=Eurocopter EC 145 Technical Data |access-date=17 July 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929033734/http://www.eurocopter.ca/PDF/EC145tech.pdf |archive-date=29 September 2007}}</ref> EC 145 specs<ref>{{cite web |title=EC145 Technical Data |url=http://www.eurocopterusa.com/Product/ec145/Brochures/EC145%20Technical%20Data.pdf |website=eurocopterusa. |access-date=31 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070507141100/http://www.eurocopterusa.com/Product/ec145/Brochures/EC145%20Technical%20Data.pdf |archive-date=7 May 2007}}</ref> | prime units? = met | crew = 1 or 2 | capacity = Up to 10 pax / {{cvt|1905|kg|0}} payload | length m = 13.54 | length note = | height m = 3.45 | height note = (EC145 C-2) | volume m3 = 6.03 | empty weight kg = 1895 | empty weight note = baseline aircraft definitions | gross weight kg = | gross weight note = | max takeoff weight kg = 3800 | max takeoff weight note = with or without external load | fuel capacity = {{cvt|723|kg|0}} | lift kg = 1600 | lift note = dual cargo hook load (single hook) | more general =  | eng1 number = 2 | eng1 name = [[Turbomeca Arriel|Safran Arriel 2E]] | eng1 type = [[turboshaft]] engines | eng1 kw = 667 | eng1 note = for take-off | rot number = 1 | rot dia m = 10.8 | rot area sqm = 95 | rot area note = '''root:''' [[NACA airfoil|NACA 23012]]; '''tip:''' [[NACA airfoil|NACA 23010]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lednicer |first1=David |title=The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage |url=https://m-selig.ae.illinois.edu/ads/aircraft.html |website=m-selig.ae.illinois.edu |access-date=16 April 2019}}</ref>  | max speed kmh = | max speed note = | cruise speed kmh = 241 | cruise speed note = (recommendation for H145) | never exceed speed kmh = 268 | never exceed speed note = (EC145 C-2) | range km = 650 | range note = with standard fuel tanks at SL | combat range km = | combat range note = | ferry range km = 855 | ferry range note = (EC145 C-2) | endurance = 3 h 35 min | ceiling m = 6096 | ceiling note = for take-off and landing | climb rate ms = 8.1 | climb rate note = (EC145 C-2) | time to altitude = | disk loading kg/m2 = | disk loading note = | fuel consumption kg/km = | power/mass = | more performance = | avionics = }}

==See also== {{Portal|Aviation}} {{Aircontent |see also= |lists= * [[List of rotorcraft]] |related= * [[MBB/Kawasaki BK 117]] * [[Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota]] * [[Eurocopter EC135]] |similar aircraft= * [[AgustaWestland AW169]] * [[AVIC AC332]] * [[Bell 429]] * [[HAL Dhruv]] * [[Kazan Ansat]] * [[Kamov Ka-226]] * [[Sikorsky S-76]] }}

==References==

===Citations=== {{Reflist}}

===Bibliography=== {{refbegin}} * Broadbent, Mark. "Eurocopter Tango Two". ''[[Air International]]'', March 2012, Vol 82 No 3. Stamford, UK: Key Publishing. {{ISSN|0306-5634}}. pp. 66–69. * Gray, Peter. [http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/2002/2002%20-%200346.html "Flight test: Eurocopter EC145."] ''Flight International'', 11 February 2002. pp. 30–34. * Prétat, Samuel. ''EC 145 & UH-72''. [http://www.editions-minimonde76.com/en/pages/aviation/ec-145-uh-72.html Éditions Minimonde76] {{ISBN|978 2954 181813}} {{refend}}

==External links== {{Commons category}} * {{Official website|https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/helicopters/civil-helicopters/h145}}H145 * {{Official website|https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/helicopters/military-helicopters/h145m}}H145M * [http://www.rega.ch/en/operations/fleet-and-equipment/airbus-helicopters-ec-145.aspx Eurocopter EC145 on Rega.ch] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107012248/http://www.rega.ch/en/operations/fleet-and-equipment/airbus-helicopters-ec-145.aspx |date=7 November 2017 }} * [http://www.verticalmag.com/news/article/Whenlessismore Pilot Report: When less is more]

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