The Helicopter
The EC135
The new EC135 Eurocopter
The helicopter is a red and yellow liveried EC135 Eurocopter, G-HBOB, (G represents Great Britain,
H represents Helicopter, and BOB representing the three counties - Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire) and is based at RAF Benson, Oxfordshire.
Features include:
- Complies with IFR (Instrument Flight Rules)
- On board GPS linked moving map system
- Twin engines for safety and can fly at speeds of up to 150 mph
- High manoeuvrability and compact size for landing almost anywhere
- Skid under-carriage enabling aircraft to land on a variety of ground conditions and slopes
- Main and tail rotors are set up high for good obstacle clearance and safety, the tail rotor is enclosed for additional safety
- Has the ability for more than two hours' flying time
- Has side and rear loading for stretchers
- Carries a full range of high tech medical equipment to care for patients in flight
- Has an additional seat enabling a family member or friend to accompany a patient to hospital
- Low vibration level gives a smooth and comfortable ride
- The EC135 has a GPS linked moving map system.