Children's Mercy EC-145 Highlights Helicopters' Critical Missions At the 2010 Heli-Expo, one particular helicopter, the Eurocopter EC-145, stood out on the exhibit floor. Perhaps it was the cartoon paint scheme decorated with lions, elephants, and other fantastical creatures; or perhaps it was the unmistakable words sprawled across the helicopter in bright, shining colors: "Just for Kids." Those three words embody the vital mission of the Childrens Mercy Eurocopter EC-145. Eurocopter's EC-145 has quickly established itself on the American market as a multi-mission leader, particularly in the air medical services sector. Like Kansas Citys Children's Mercy Hospital, many MEDEVAC operators in the United States have selected the EC-145 for their critical transport teams including, among others, Pennsylvanias EmergyCare/LifeStar, the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Centers LifeFlight, and Vanderbilt LifeFlight. Where minutes can mean the difference between life and death, speed is ever so crucial and the Eurocopter EC-145 delivers; equipped with twin Turbomeca Arriel 1E2 engines, the helicopter is able to cruise at speeds up to 133 kts., at a service ceiling of up to 17200 ft. Several highly developed safety features have also been included on the EC-145; high-set main and tail rotors ensure safe ground operations during critical loading and unloading procedures while the blades are still in motion. The advanced MEGHAS glass cockpit provides additional safety ...
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