Machines and Capability
The Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Service operates three dedicated machines from its Taieri Rescue Base and two dedicated machines from its Queenstown Rescue Base.
In addition, it can call on Southern Lakes helicopters for missions in the unique Fiordland area on an as needed / as available basis.
View Mission logsAirbus H145 (BK117-D2)
Air 1 Dunedin ZK-IDH
Engines: Twin Safran Arriel 2E Turboshaft Engines (Max Rated 1009 SHP Each)
Burn Rate: 310L/Hr
Fuel Capacity: Main Fuel Tank: 916L = 2.9Hrs endurance
Max weight: 3700kg
Cruise Speed: 130Kts
Avionics: Helionix & Garmin Avionics Suite
Winch: Goodrich (Collins Aerospace) 600lb Rescue Winch
Airbus EC145 (BK117-C2)
Air 4 Dunedin ZK-IWD Helicopter
Engines: Twin Safran Arriel 1E2 Turboshaft Engines (Max Rated 708 SHP Each)
Burn Rate: 310L/Hr
Fuel Capacity:
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Main Fuel Tank: 866L = 2.7 Hrs Endurance
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Internal Long-Range Auxiliary Fuel Tank - 222L = 0.7 Hrs Endurance
Max weight: 3585KG
Cruise Speed: 130Kts
Avionics: Eurocopter Glass Cockpit & Garmin Avionics Suite
Winch: Goodrich (Collins Aerospace) 600lb Rescue Winch
Kawasaki & MBB BK117-B2 (850) Evolution
Air 1 Queenstown HUP
Air 2 Dunedin ZK-IWG
Air 3 Dunedin ZK-IWL
Engines: Twin Honeywell LTS101-850B2 (Max Rated 838 SHP Each)
Burn Rate: 300L/Hr
Fuel Capacity:
- Main Fuel Tank: 720L = 2.4 hrs Endurance
- External Auxiliary Fuel Tank = 210L = 0.7 Endurance
Max weight: 3350KG
Cruise Speed: 120Kts
Avionics: Genesys IDU-450 NVG Glass Cockpit, auto pilot, TCAS, HTAWS
Winch: Breeze Eastern 600lb Rescue Winch
Night Sun: 30 million candle power
IWL Also equipped with FLIR Ultra 8500
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