Helicopter Information
Learn about the Otago Regioanl Rescue Helicopter and its base of operations at the Taieri Airfield near Mosgiel.
Capabilities
Aero Medical Transfer, Accident Retrieval, Hospital Transfer, Search and Rescue, Maritime Rescue, Fire fighting.
Life Saving Capability
Advanced communications with all services – St John, Dunedin Hospital, Police, Fire, NRCC
Helicopter Capability
Helicopter - high performance air ambulance - twin engine for additional safety; Night Vision Googles, Navigation Gear
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 The Base
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| The Otago Regional Rescue Helicopter base of operations at Taieri Airfield. |
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The main base and administration offices for the Otago Regional Rescue Helicopter are situated at Taieri Airfield, Mosgiel.
This modern purpose built hanger complex was built in 1999 and houses both Helicopters Otago and the Otago Regional Rescue Helicopter.
The rescue service has a crew on standby 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
The helicopter base is only a few minutes flight time from Dunedin Hospital, enabling the Otago Regional Rescue Helicopter quick access to the specialised crews required for all types of missions.
Technical Helicopter Information
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The BK117 helicopter's rugged construction and large cabin/work space is well suited for the multi-mission role demanded of it in New Zealand.
The rear clamshell doors allow ease of access for both patients and emergency crew.
The helicopter's speed allows for the rapid transport of the critically ill or injured patient. Its agility and stability gives the pilot the confidence required in all weather conditions. With its compact main rotor system, the pilot and crew have the luxury of being able to operate in confined and tight landing areas
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Specifications
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| Power Plant |
(2) Lycoming LTS-101-750 B1 engines |
| Take Off |
750 shaft hp each engine |
| Maximum Weight |
3350 kg |
| Normal cruise Speed |
125 kts ( 240 km/hr ) |
| Climb Rate |
1770 fpm / 9.0 m/s |
| Service Ceiling |
15,000 ft / 1280 m |
| Maximum Endurance |
150 minutes ( 2 hours 30 minutes ) |
| Seating Capacity |
6 persons plus pilot |
| Patient Stretcher Capacity |
2 persons |
| Standard Fuel Capacity |
557 litres Range 457 km |
| Long Range Fuel |
1140 litres Range 909 km |
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Optional Equipment
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| Breeze Eastern Winch |
76 metre cable 270Kg lifting capacity (250ft, 600lb) |
| Life raft, Helibox, Stretcher, Portable Oxygen, Medical Packs |
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Radio / Navigation Equipment
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| Fully Instrument Rated ( IFR ) |
| 2 x 760 channel VHF Aviation Radios |
| 3 x UHF FM Radios |
Police, Ambulance, Fire Service, Marine, Surf Life Saving, Aviation |
| Weather Radar |
| Radar Altimeter |
| Cell Phone |
| Satellite Phone Iridium World Wide |
| 2 x GPS Equipped ( Satellite Navigation ) |
| Radio Directional Finder |
Tracking Emergency Beacons and Ambulance etc Radio transmissions |
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