Helicopter technology upgrade for DRF Luftrettung stationed in Bremen
The German air rescue service, DRF Luftrettung, has recently updated its fleet by introducing the modern Airbus H145 helicopter at its Bremen Station. This new addition, equipped with a five-blade main rotor, offers several advantages over its predecessor.
Since 2009, the intensive care transport helicopter at the Bremen Station has been stationed at Bremen Airport, providing vital emergency services. Now, with the arrival of the H145, the station is better equipped to handle demanding rescue missions.
The H145's five-blade rotor design offers an increased payload capacity of approximately 150 kg, allowing the helicopter to carry more equipment, medical supplies, or passengers. This is crucial for air rescue operations, as it enables the helicopter to undertake more missions with greater efficiency.
Moreover, the advanced rotor design results in a smoother ride quality for both crew and patients, improving comfort and stability during flights, particularly important in emergency medical services.
In addition to the improved ride quality, the H145 also boasts enhanced fuel efficiency and economy, reducing operating costs over time while maintaining or enhancing performance. The increased payload capacity also allows for more fuel, extending the helicopter's mission distances.
The new helicopter is also equipped with high-tech avionics (Helionix suite) and a 4-axis autopilot, improving flight stability, precision, and reducing pilot workload. This contributes to safer and more reliable missions.
Torsten Freitag, deputy station manager and lead HEMS TC at the Bremen station, expressed his satisfaction with the new H145, stating that it offers benefits for both patients and crew. The Bremen Station is staffed with experienced pilots, notärzte, and notfallsanitäter, ensuring the highest level of care for patients.
The Bremen Station's new helicopter is operational daily from 8 am until sunset, allowing for quick transport of intensive care patients between clinics and in emergency situations. The helicopter can reach locations within a 60-kilometer radius in a maximum of 15 minutes of flight time.
This upgrade marks the 20th station in DRF Luftrettung's fleet to receive a machine of this type, making its fleet one of the most modern in Europe. DRF Luftrettung has been adding more H145s with five-blade rotors to its fleet continuously, reflecting the organisation's commitment to providing the best possible services for its patients.
In conclusion, the transition to a five-blade rotor H145 at the Bremen Station represents an advancement in payload, ride comfort, operational cost efficiency, and patient care capabilities compared to earlier models, making it well-suited for DRF Luftrettung's demanding rescue missions.
The H145's advanced features, featuring a high-tech avionics suite, a 4-axis autopilot, and a 150 kg increased payload capacity, position it favorably in the aerospace industry and the finance sector, given its reduced operating costs, extended mission distances, and enhanced performance. Moreover, the introduction of the H145 at the Bremen Station advances the technology sector, as the helicopter's smoother ride quality and improved flight stability contribute to safer and more reliable rescue missions, aiding in the delivery of exemplary emergency medical services.
